Berufsbezeichnung: Program Officer

Arbeitsbeschreibung:
About the Organisation As a membership-‐based regional human rights organisation, FORUM-‐ASIA works to promote and protect all human rights, including the right to development, through collaboration and cooperation between human rights defenders and organisations in Asia. FORUM-‐ASIA presently has 47 member organisations across 16 countries in Asia. Founded in 1991, FORUM-‐ASIA is committed to building a peaceful, just, gender-‐equal, equitable and ecologically sustainable community of peoples and societies in Asia where all human rights of all individuals, groups and peoples—in particular, the poor, marginalised and discriminated—are fully respected and realised in accordance with internationally accepted human rights norms and standards. FORUM-‐ASIA, as an NGO in Consultative Status with the United Nations, advocates human rights issues through engagement with governments, inter-‐governmental organisations and the United Nations for the better promotion and protection of all human rights. Duties and Responsibilities Tentative Division of Task 35% Media based advocacy and communication 30% Research and documentation 35% Human Right advocacy Task Among others, the selected candidate will, with the support and supervision of the Programme Manager, perform the following tasks: Media and Communication (in consultation with the ICP programme) Act as the focal point for Asia in the Council Bulletin Act as the focal point for media initiatives surrounding activities in Geneva Keep in regular communication with media persons based in Switzerland Communicate regularly with FORUM-‐ASIA members and partners and update them on the latest news related to UN mechanisms Maintain regular communication with the ICP programme Research and documentation (in coordination with the UNA Programme/Research Officer in Bangkok) Be responsible for compiling, documenting and disseminating records of UNHRC sessions and other UN Human Rights meetings in Geneva Work on one research project on a specified topic per year Assist in advocating with state delegations present in Geneva on topics that would be assigned from time to time. Represent FORUM-‐ASIA at official and informal meeting as and when required Write and produce advocacy documents when required Organise and participate in advocacy and training events when required Assist in crafting UN advocacy strategies for human rights situations in Asia Assist in coordinating with FORUM-‐ASIA members on UN related human rights issues In undertaking these tasks the candidate will be expected to work often under pressure towards challenging deadlines. The candidate may also be expected to travel in order to undertake some of these tasks. Basic Qualifications and Selection Criteria Required Qualification: A Master’s degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Sociology or allied fields. Experience: 5 to 7 years in the field of human rights, international relations or work experience at a relevant government department/Ministry. At least two years of this experience must be related in specific to UN Human Rights mechanisms and the Asian region. For at least four years, the candidate should have worked in an Asian country. Required Skills: Strong writing and editing skills in English Strong communication and public speaking skills Strong knowledge of IT and the media Fluency in at least one Asian language Desirable Skills Specific knowledge of the UN Human Rights Council and its mechanisms Experience in working with treaty bodies Experience in communication Knowledge of more than one Asian language and French An intimate knowledge of how governments work in Asia In-‐depth knowledge of civil society in Asia and different civil society networks Application Procedure Applicants should fill in the Job Application Form and return the form by email together with a self-‐introduction letter and two recommendation letters to joseph (at) forum-asia.org. Late applications will not be

Angestelltenname:
Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM ASIA)

Arbeitgeber-Adresse:
Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM ASIA) Rue de Varembé 1 1202 Genève

Form von Kontakt: Joseph SYCIP

Arbeitgeber Telefonnummer: +41 22 740 29 47

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Stellenkurzbeschreibung:
Akademische und vergleichbare Fachkräfte in der Öffentlichkeitsarbeit

Land: Schweiz

Region: Genève

Vertragslaufzeit: Befristet

Vertragstyp: Vollzeit

Erforderliche Ausbildung: Uni/HS

Erfahrung: Zwischen 2 und 5 Jahren

Quelle des Stellenangebots:
SECO,Öffentliche Arbeitsverwaltungen, Schweiz (Confoederatio Helvetica)

Fahrerlaubnis: Nein

Wie Sie sich bewerben: Weitere Angaben (siehe Beschreibung)

Gehalt Währung: CHF

Gehaltsperiode: jährlich

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