International Consultant to support OHCHR Mozambique to assess the Mozambican Armed Forces’ institutional framework compliance with international human rights standards

Result of Service

To support OHCHR Mozambique to assess the Mozambican Armed Forces’ (FADM, acronym in Portuguese) institutional framework compliance with international human rights standards.

Work Location

Home-based/remote

Expected duration

01/07/26 - 31/08/26

Duties and Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Consultant will be responsible for the following duties: - Support OHCHR Mozambique to assess the Mozambican Armed Forces’ (FADM, acronym in Portuguese) institutional framework compliance with international human rights standards; - Develop a standard operating procedure on a human rights thematic area in line with international standards (home-based); - Organize in collaboration with OHCHR and the Ministry of Defense of Mozambique (MoD) a consultation workshop on the SOP in-country (Maputo); - Integrate inputs and feedback from the validation workshop into the Draf SOP (home-based); - Liaise as needed with relevant OHCHR staff in Mozambique, the Regional Office in Southern Africa and OHCHR Headquarters; - Ensure that a gender perspective is integrated in all areas of work; - Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced degree in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of ten years of relevant work experience is required. Knowledge of human rights issues related to the armed forces is required. Experience in SOPs development and implementation is required. Experience working with armed forces is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in English required, Knowledge of Portuguese is desirable.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.