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Organization: UPR-info
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 31 May 2017

UPR Info is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation (NGO) with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and a regional office in Nairobi, Kenya. The organisation’s main goal is to ensure that all stakeholders seize the opportunity and engage in the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process as an effective mechanism to advance the realisation of human rights on the ground.

We are now looking for a new Executive Director who shares our vision and can take the organisation forward.

In this document you will find:

• Information about UPR Info;

• Main responsibilities;

• Qualifications and criteria;

• Details on how to apply.

UPR Info is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any basis, we therefore welcome applications from all appropriately qualified persons.

If you wish to discuss the position, please contact UPR Info’s current Executive Director Roland Chauville by email (rc@upr-info.org) or phone (+ 41 22 321 77 70).

Further information about UPR Info is available on our website at:

https://www.upr-info.org/en

The deadline to send applications is Wednesday 31 May 2017.

Best wishes,

Miloon Kothari

President – Executive Board

UPR Info

Information about UPR Info

UPR Info works to promote and strengthen the UPR by raising awareness, providing capacity-building tools, and bridging the different actors of the UPR process in order to ensure the universal advancement of human rights.

Since the inception of the UPR mechanism in April 2008, UPR Info is the first and only organisation in the world focusing specifically on the UPR process. The organisation’s extensive experience in this area is unique as it addresses all human rights issues and all countries without discrimination. As an impartial, non-advocacy NGO, UPR Info has the rare opportunity to work together with civil society and governments, and occupies a niche by bringing these actors together and building trust among them. The organisation has held Special Consultative status with ECOSOC since 2012.

UPR Info has five programmes: 1/ Support CSO engagement in the UPR process: We provide information, analyses, explanations, and learning tools to NGOs through our website. 2/ In-country: We offer assistance to States and CSOs to implement the UPR recommendations. 3/ Pre-sessions: We organise meetings in Geneva between Permanent Missions and CSOs to provide a platform to civil society to brief States on the human rights situation in countries. 4/ Enhancing States’ capacities: We provide tools and information to States to maximize their participation in the UPR. 5/ Strengthening the UPR process: We monitor the UPR modalities and engage with key actors to draw the attention of the international community to the evolution of practices and worrying patterns.

Joining UPR Info as Executive Director will afford you:

• an exciting and challenging position in a fast-growing NGO, with a unique expertise on the UPR, and excellent credibility with States;

• exposure to the UN system and visibility at the international, regional, and national level;

• contact with a great variety of stakeholders such as Permanent Missions, CSOs, UN agencies, and academics; and

• favourable conditions to develop the organisation.

Main terms and conditions of employment

Responsible for: Managing the day-to-day functioning of a dynamic international human rights organisation.

Reports to: The Executive Board and its President.

Location: Geneva, Switzerland.

Tentative starting date: 1 September 2017

Hand-over period: There will be a hand-over period of approximately two months with the out-going Executive Director.

Deadline to apply: Wednesday, 31 May 2017

Main responsibilities

· Act as an ambassador for and lead the organisation, steer its programmes, and ensure the successful implementation of all activities through a clear vision and sound, experienced management;

· Implement UPR Info’s strategy for 2017-2019, based on its Agenda for change, ensuring full realisation of organisational and policy objectives;

· Expand the programmes, activities and outreach of the organisation;

· Lead and implement the organisation’s policy work on the UPR process, including its strategic priorities around the strengthening of the mechanism and work with the relevant actors to this end (States, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, CSOs, academics, etc);

· Ensure the financial development of the organisation, with a strong focus on fundraising;

· Motivate and lead a team of 7+ staff and supervise its work;

· Manage the day-to-day functioning of a dynamic team;

· Oversee the finances, including audited reports and the reporting to donors;

· Engage with and report to the Executive Board and President to provide them with an accurate view of the organisation’s position, including opportunities and challenges;

· Ensure effective collaboration, communication, and coordination among the two offices (Geneva and Nairobi) and supervise the Africa office; and

· Represent the organisation publicly with donors and partners, including Permanent Missions, United Nations (UN) agencies, civil society organisations (CSOs), and national human rights institutions (NHRIs).

Qualifications and criteria

Education

  • Masters’ degree in international law, human rights, international relations, development, social sciences or other relevant academic field (or relevant experience in lieu of Masters).

Experience

  • Minimum 5-10 years of experience in a non-governmental organisation;
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in organisational management, demonstrated ability to lead, oversee and collaborate with staff;
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in the field of human rights;
  • Proven track record of successful fundraising and organisational development;
  • Experience with managing staff in different offices;
  • Excellent knowledge of the UN Human Rights system, including the UPR and the Human Rights Council;

  • Previous experience with the UPR will be considered a strong asset;

  • Previous experience in Geneva will be considered an asset.

Languages

· Fluent in written and spoken English;

· Excellent command of French;

Skills

· Excellent knowledge of the international human rights architecture, committed to supporting universality, indivisibility, inalienability, interdependency, and interrelationship of human rights;

· Great understanding of diplomacy and the importance of cooperation as tools to advance human rights, strong problem-solving and negotiation skills;

· Effective and persuasive leadership, comfortable with all levels of staff in all circumstances, transparent and high integrity leadership;

· Outstanding interpersonal skills, positive attitude, strategic thinking and multi-tasking ability;

· Ability to work with flexible hours, under tight timelines and on multiple agendas simultaneously;

· Excellent communication skills and strong public speaking ability; and Ability to interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, good networking and advocacy skills with various stakeholders (government officials, diplomats, CSOs, NHRIs, media, etc.).


How to apply:

Please send your CV (3 pages maximum) and cover letter (2 pages maximum) by Wednesday, 31 May 2017 to jobs@upr-info.org. Only full applications will be considered.

To discuss the position, please contact UPR Info’s current Executive Director Roland Chauville:

Email: rc@upr-info.org

Tel: + 41 22 321 77 70

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

UPR Info is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnicity, disability, age, religion, marital status or sexual orientation.


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