Result of Service

To support OHCHR Mozambique to assess the Mozambican Armed Forces’ (FADM, acronym in Portuguese) institutional framework compliance with international human rights standards.

Work Location

Mozambique

Expected duration

01/07/26-31/08/26

Duties and Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Consultant will be responsible for the following duties: - Support OHCHR Mozambique to assess the Mozambican Armed Forces’ (FADM, acronym in Portuguese) institutional framework compliance with international human rights standards; - Assist the international consultant to develop a standard operating procedure on a human rights thematic area in line with international standards, providing insight into the Mozambican Defense Forces (FADM, Portuguese acronym); - Participate in the organization of a consultation workshop in collaboration with OHCHR and the Ministry of Defense of Mozambique (MoD); - Contribute to the integration of inputs and feedback from the validation workshop into the Draf SOP (home-based); - Liaise as needed with relevant OHCHR staff in Mozambique, the Regional Office in Southern Africa and OHCHR Headquarters; - Ensure that a gender perspective is integrated in all areas of work; - Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications/special skills

advanced degree in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree A minimum of ten years of relevant work experience is required in human rights, peace and security and working with government institutions is required. Knowledge of human rights issues related to the armed forces is required Experience in SOPs development and implementation is required Experience working with armed forces is desirable

Languages

Fluency in English required, Knowledge of Portuguese is desirable.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

National Consultancy to support OHCHR Mozambique to assess the Mozambican Armed Forces' institutional framework compliance with international human rights standards