Human Rights Officer- Monitoring And Inspections

To monitor and inspect observance and enjoyment of human rights.

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Monitoring of human rights observance as per Constitutional requirements.
• Inspect places of detention, children’s homes, refugee camps and mental health institutions.
• Monitor and report on elections.
• Prepare accurate and factual reports on monitoring and inspections done.

COMPETENCIES

• Must be a holder of a basic degree in one of the following: Law, Social Work or Development Studies from a recognized institution.
• At least three years’ experience in human rights and development work.
• Have an understanding of the legal framework governing human rights institutions.
• Knowledgeable and conversant with international human rights treaties, international human rights systems including continental, regional and national human rights protective mechanisms.
• Must have strong report writing skills.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Aptitude for working with computers.
• Analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, proof of qualifications and experience should be forwarded to:
Human Resources Director Human Resources Director
Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission
144 Samora Machel Avenue 49 J.M Nkomo (between 3rd and 4th Ave)
Harare Bulawayo
Or
e-mail to [email protected].

All applications should reach us no later than the close of business on 9 November 2018. Only those meeting the above requirements will be responded to.

The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission is an equal opportunity employer which practices gender and human rights based approaches to recruitment.