UNDP BIH/ NATIONAL LEGAL EXPERT IN THE FIELD OFFICES OF THE INSTITUTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS OMBUDSMAN/OMBUDSMEN OF BIH

Requirements:

   - University Degree in Law or Completed first, second or third cycle of Bologna Process at the Faculty
     of Law;
   - 1 year of work experience with human rights/legal matters.

Responsibilities:

   - Acting upon and timely processing of individual complaints;
   - Participate in performing assessment of incidence of human rights violations;
   - Participate in development of specialized reports on certain human rights violations;
   - Inform the public in cases of non-compliance with the recommendations of the Ombudsman;
   - Support organisation of periodic meetings with the representatives of the relevant authorities
     established in order to endorse human rights;
   - Support organisation of expert discussions and seminars on combating stereotypes and prejudices
      towards national minorities and other vulnerable groups;
   - Participate in development of special reports on the rights of vulnerable categories from the aspect  
     of legislative reform;
   - Participate in development of Analysis of the harmonisation of positive legislation with the Law on
     Prohibition of Discrimination;
   - Participate in development of regular reports on the implementation of the Law on Prohibition of
     discrimination;
   - Cooperate with civil society involved in protection from discrimination;
   - Support awareness raising activities of adults and the children on the rights of the child;
   - Perform analysis of the situation in the field of economic, social and cultural rights;
   - Support monitoring over the cases found to be very sensitive and participate in development of
     reports on the effectiveness of court protection;
   - Establish cooperation with NGOs and provide support to NGOs in strengthening of their capacity
     ensure further protection and promotion of human rights;
   - Perform other tasks as assigned by the Head of Department or ombudsman.

Duration of the Initial Contract:

End November 2012 to end March 2013

Deadline: 15 November 2012

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