Strengthening Human Rights Professional Skills for the Malawi Human Rights Commission
Team leader / International Human Rights Expert
Team leader / International Human Rights Expert
The consultancy team will consist of 2 experts, with the team leader being an International Human Rights Expert, while the second position will be filled by a National (Malawi-Based) expert in the field of Human Rights. The team leader will be responsible for overall planning, coordination and management of the mission as well as the overall analysis, conclusions and recommendations as drafted and presented in the final mission report.
The consultant should generally have the following attributes and skills:
- Fluent in both spoken and written English;
- Excellent analytical and interview skills;
- Active listening and strong report writing skills;
- Excellent facilitation and training expertise, with proven knowledge and experience of adult learning methodologies.
Qualifications and skills:
- University degree in law, human rights, political science, public administration or related field.
General professional experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in the area of human rights.
- Proven experience in conducting sector human rights specific reviews, institutional assessments and/or training missions.
Specific professional experience:
- Proven knowledge and experience in International Human Rights Instruments and their reporting requirements;
- Experience in high level human rights advisory positions, preferably with Independent Human Rights Bodies.
- Knowledge and experience of conducting training needs assessments, development of learning materials and facilitation of training events.
How to apply:
Please send your application before the 21th of September 2014, including CV and if possible a short coverletter, to the following address: jobs@birdmunich.de
