Human Rights Adviser

Job No: PIFS26

Location: Suva, Fiji

Closing Date: 29 Jan 2015 CST

About this Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for a Human Rights Adviser to join the Secretariat. The Adviser will be accountable to the Director, Political Governance and Security Programme in supporting Forum members strengthen human rights mechanisms, policy and practice in the region in accordance with the international human rights framework.

Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

Policy analysis and advice;

Support to the Director of the Political Governance & Security Programme and Management of Staff;
Coordination of capacity and capability building within Forum Island Countries;
Coordination of regional initiatives;
Representation of Forum interests; and
Meeting Coordination.

Applicants should have an advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in human rights, public or international law, political science, international relations or other related field and substantial experience in the provision of strategic policy advice on human rights, preferably within the Pacific region. Knowledge and understanding of the international human rights framework, experience of human rights technical assistance within the region, and experience in designing and implementing effective consultation methodologies are essential.

About the Benefits

The salary will be in the range of SDR34,026 to SDR51,040 per annum. At the 1 November 2014 exchange rate this salary range was equivalent to FJD97,608 to FJD146,414. For non-Fijian nationals, this salary may be tax-free. Interested applicants are encouraged to download the information package (click here) containing the job description and remuneration details. Deadline for applications is at 5pm (Fiji time), 30 January 2015.

The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages both men and women to apply.

To be eligible for these positions, the applicant must be a national of a Forum member country*. Applicants must be willing to travel periodically via economy class.

About the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat

The Pacific Islands Forum was founded in August 1971 and currently comprises 16 independent and self-governing states in the Pacific. Forum Leaders meet annually to develop collective responses to regional issues.

The Forum’s administrative arm is the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, based in Suva, Fiji. It acts as the Secretariat for Forum-related events, implements decisions by the Leaders, facilitates the delivery of development assistance to member states, and undertakes the political and legal mandates of Forum meetings. The Forum Secretariat is also mandated to coordinate the implementation of the Framework for Pacific Regionalism.

The Forum Secretariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about our organisation visit www.forumsec.org.

* Member States of the Pacific Islands Forum: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.

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Are you a national of a Forum member country (i.e. Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, or Vanuatu)? If yes, please provide a scanned copy of your passport (ie. at the end of this application).*
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Please outline the number of years of relevant experience in human rights and policy development from your Resume that are relevant to the position.*

Describe your experience in writing policy briefs and in hosting and/or assisting with meeting/workshops and briefings, and note the issues you have dealt with in carrying out this task. Describe clearly and succinctly your role, processes executed and outcomes achieved.*

Briefly identify three key human rights successes that have been made by Forum Members as a group? Provide your thoughts on how this has come about and the benefits to Forum Members countries.*

In your view, what do you see as the three most pressing concerns faced by the Forum Island Countries relating to human rights? Provide your thoughts on how these can be resolved drawing on your professional experience. *

In your view, what do you see as two emerging human rights issues that will be faced by the Forum Island Countries relating to human rights? Provide your thoughts on how these can be resolved drawing on your professional experience. *

Give an example that illustrates the personal characteristics and exposure that make you the most suitable candidate for this position. Explain how this example is relevant and would be beneficial to the role of Human Rights Adviser.

Give an example that illustrates how you have managed a crisis at work or interventions made with regards to crisis management.

Name the three most valuable life lessons you can draw upon to help you in creating and managing networks, and working as part of a team.

What is your current employment situation, and when would you be available to commence? If you are currently living outside of Fiji please include details on relocation timing. *

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