Feb 28, U.S. Embassy & Consulates in South Africa Human Rights Assistant Jobs

Duties

Develops expertise in human rights, cultivates contacts and arranges introductions; provides written and oral reports of both factual and analytical nature on human rights issues; drafts congressionally-mandated reports; organizes meetings; reviews media publications and social media commentary on human rights topics; and serves as Grant Officer Representative for the Ambassador Special-Self Help Program

Qualifications and Evaluations

Experience:

Minimum of three years’ experience working in any number of sectors (i.e. civil society, government, private sector, academia/think tanks, or media) in writing, communicating, managing projects, or building networks.

Job Knowledge:

Practical understanding of the South African laws, policies, and national action plans that are intended to safeguard human rights;

Practical understanding of the stakeholders engaged in promoting and defending human rights of South Africans and foreign nationals within South Africa and the region.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree (Political Science, History, Journalism, Social Sciences, Economics) is required.

Evaluations:

Language:

Fluent of speaking/reading/writing of English, may include the ability to translate. This may be tested

Skills and Abilities:

Communication skills in writing, speaking, and correspondence.

Good working speed and accuracy of typing on a keyboard is required.

Basic numerical skills are required

The job holder should be able to use the Microsoft Office Suites.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; U.S. Embassy & Consulates in South Africa Human Rights Assistant Jobs

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