Responsibilities
- Monitors systematic human rights concerns, especially in the areas of economic and social rights, minority rights and human trafficking
- Identifies structural issues and intervenes with the national authorities and advocates with the public authorities to create policies and legislation that would enhance the economic and social development in Bosnia and Herzegovina in a manner compliant with the international standards
- Analyzes legislation, policies and practice to ensure domestic compliance with international human rights law and standards
- Identifies gaps between international human rights standards and domestic law and practice
- Monitors and promotes the rights of national minorities, with a particular focus on Roma, as well as supports and promotes activities aimed at helping to prevent and combat human trafficking
- Produces reliable, regular and focused reports on the human rights situation and trends in the AOR
- Supervises two national staff members
Requirements
- University education in political sciences, international relations, public policy, law, international human rights law or other human rights related fields
- Minimum two years of relevant, professional experience in the areas of law, human rights, minority and/or gender issues
- Working knowledge of European and International human rights conventions and their practical implementation
- Demonstrable organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional fluency in the English language, both oral and written
- Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and with limited time frames
- Ability to operate Windows applications, including word processing and e-mail
Deadline: 02 September 2013
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