Human Rights Consultant
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Advocacy, Research / Development, Advisor / Individual Consultant
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: $1200 - $1500 Based on Experience
CCHR is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Human Rights Consultant to provide support to several of CCHR’s key projects, advocacy, and activities. Contracts will be subject to annual renewal in late December, depending on satisfactory performance. The Consultant will work full-time from CCHR’s office in Phnom Penh. Working outside the office, including travel within and outside Cambodia, may be required from time to time.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide advice and technical support to project coordinators in implementing project activities;
- Carry out extensive human rights and legal research;
- Draft, edit, and finalize English-language advocacy outputs, including press releases, letters, media alerts, official correspondence and other documents as needed;
- Produce legal documents including human rights reports, amicus curiae briefs and legal analyses;
- Draft submissions and briefings for UN mechanisms, international organizations, and diplomatic representatives;
- Contribute advice and strategy in relation to advocacy and campaigning;
- Write funding proposals and contribute to reports for donors;
- Work closely with the Management Committee to review and update CCHR’s policies;
- Attend relevant external meetings and events;
- Conduct and prepare internal training sessions on human rights issues; and
- Recruit, manage, and supervise international interns and professional volunteers
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in a field related to international relations, political science, human rights, development, or law, OR an equivalent professional/legal qualification, OR compensatory experience;
Work History:
- At least experience working in human rights research, fundraising, advocacy or campaigning, public interest law, international law, or development for 2 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of international human rights laws and mechanisms;
- Excellent English-language writing and research skills;
- A solid understanding of the human rights situation in Cambodia; and
- Experience in designing and implementing campaigning and advocacy activities.
- Previous experience working with a non-profit organization;
- Experience working in drafting grant and funding proposals;
- Experience working in Cambodia or in the region;
- Experience working in countries with a restricted civic space;
- Experience working in a multi-cultural environment; and
- Khmer-language skills.
Soft Skills
- Be highly self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision;
- Excellent organizational and time management skills and ability to work within tight deadlines;
- Strong public speaking abilities, sound political judgment, and a diplomatic demeanor;
- Positive attitude, flexibility, and a passion for promoting and protecting human rights, equality, and social justice;
- Strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and an ability to handle stressful situations with composure;
- Ability to propose creative ideas and solutions for research and advocacy; and
- A strong interest in Cambodia and an understanding of its history and culture.
