Afghanistan: Human Rights Advisers (331-112)

Adam Smith International has an established and rapidly growing portfolio of projects focussing on the justice and security sectors. In anticipation of future opportunities we are looking to expand our network of human rights experts with proven international advisory experience and an interest in taking up either short or longer term assignments. Applicants should have demonstrated experience of adopting a human rights-based approach to justice and security sector reform, including the delivery of training, briefings and capacity-building to justice and security sector stakeholders; conducting human rights audits, monitoring and evaluation; undertaking reviews of legislation, policies and procedures; and ensuring compliance with international human rights standards and relevant donor guidelines. Prior experience of investigation and/or prosecution work is highly relevant, as is experience working in conflict-affected or complex political and security environments.

Potential Tasks and Responsibilities:

· Advise on strategies and activities to strengthen the capacities of justice and security sector institutions to promote and protect human rights, based on assessments of local political and social contexts, capacities and priorities

· Design and apply mechanisms to monitor human rights compliance of institutions or facilities such as police stations, detention facilities, prisons and refugee camps

· Design and deliver bespoke human rights training courses to relevant stakeholders

· Conduct assessments, audits, monitoring and evaluation of human rights risks associated with a wide range of technical assistance projects

· Develop guidelines for mainstreaming human rights issues into strategy development, planning and/or policy formulation

· Build the capacities of civil society organisations, media outlets and/or academic institutions to conduct human rights research and advocacy and to build constructive relationships with state providers of justice and security services

· Develop the project team's network of contacts in-country and identify potential areas of cooperation or harmonised approaches with other donors and development actors

Required:

· A minimum of five years' experience of human rights training, monitoring and/or advice

· Comprehensive knowledge of international human rights law, concepts and standards and how they relate to technical assistance programmes, including human rights-based approaches to development and 'do no harm'

· Familiarity with human rights monitoring and reporting methodology and practices

· Excellent inter-personal and cross-cultural communication skills including a proven ability to interact with a wide range of local, national and international stakeholders

· Experience of working in politically sensitive, conflict-affected environments

· Experience working in or with national and/or international human rights institutions

· Fluency in oral and written English

Desired:

· Field experience in a human rights capacity with UNHCR, ICRC or other international bodies, prior to becoming an independent consultant

· An advanced degree in law, social sciences, political science, development or a related field

· Strong regional or country-specific knowledge of economic, social and political contexts

· Demonstrated gender sensitivity and the ability to integrate gender perspectives into activities

· Understanding of social inclusion frameworks relating to marginalised or minority communities

· Working knowledge or fluency in additional languages

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