About Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rightsis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights’s mission in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Liberia, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in international cooperation and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:National Consultant to Support the Office for the Establishment of War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia (OWECC-L) in the Implementation of Its Mandate
• Grade:CON
• Location:Monrovia, Liberia (Hybrid)
• Department:Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: At least a degree in law, international law or human rights.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience in international human rights and humanitarian law would be a strong asset.
• Academic Qualifications: A minimum of seven years of professional experience as a practicing lawyer (including teaching law or as a judge), legal consultant or advisor in human rights or anti-corruption matters.
• Academic Qualifications: A minimum of two years of professional experience in legislative/legal drafting is an asset.
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For this consultancy, fluency in spoken and written English is required..

Skills

• The full description of each court is contained in the joint resolution and the executive orders.
• The proposed consultancy builds on the progress made by the OWECC-L and partners with the support and coordination of the OHCHR and other UN entities.
• It complements the ongoing work in drafting the substantive and procedural legislation for the courts, and full implementation of the OWECC-Ls mandate.
• Under the direct supervision of the OWECC-L, the consultant will therefore be stationed and work daily in the OWECC-L, on diverse issues, including follow-ups finalizing the Bills and collaborating with various actors to ensure their passage by the Legislature, and when approved by the President, publication in Handbills..

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply