Special Rapporteur on Economic, Social, Cultural and and Environmental Rights - P05 |
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Grade: | P05 |
Type of Appointment: | Series B - Long Term |
Duration of Contract: | 12 months |
Secretary/Department/Off.: | The Exec. Secretariat of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights |
Announcement Number: | EO/11/23 |
Duty Station: | US - Washington D.C. |
Job Family: | Human Rights Commission |
Job Category: | Professionals and Higher Categories |
Recruitment Type: | External |
Employment Schedule: | Full time |
Publication Date: | 2/17/23 |
Closing Date: | 4/17/23 |
# of Openings: | 1 |
Annual Basic Salary (net of taxes): |
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Basic Salary: | $92,731.00 |
Annual Post Adjustment (net of taxes): |
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Post Adjustment: | $55,824.00 |
Description | |
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), the principal organ of the Organization of American States (OAS), is calling for applications for the position of Special Rapporteur on Economic, Social, Cultural and Environmental Rights (ESCR) of the IACHR. The ESCR Special Rapporteur reports to the IACHR, works in coordination with the Executive Secretariat of the IACHR, and functions at OAS headquarters in Washington, D.C. TITLE AND GRADE: TYPE OF CONTRACT: ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: DUTY STATION: PUBLICATION DATE: CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF NOMINATIONS: DATE OF SELECTION OF FINALIST CANDIDATES: PUBLICATION OF LIST OF FINALIST CANDIDATES AND OPENING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF COMMENTS FROM MEMBER STATES AND CIVIL SOCIETY: CLOSING DATE FOR COMMENTS FROM MEMBER STATES AND CIVIL SOCIETY: DATE OF SELECTION: START DATE: August 28, 2023.
The ESCR Special Rapporteur will be responsible for supporting the IACHR in the fulfillment of its mandate to promote and protect economic, social, cultural, and environmental rights in the Americas. In particular, the Special Rapporteur will perform the following functions: • Prepare the work plan of the ESCR Special Rapporteurship, in accordance with the strategic plan of the IACHR. Minimum Requirements: • Citizenship: Nationality of an OAS Member State. • Education: University degree in a relevant branch of the social sciences, such as law or economics, or in other disciplines related to ESCR, issued by an accredited academic institution. Postgraduate or specialized studies in international law or human rights is preferred. • Experience: At least 15 years of relevant professional experience at the national and international level, including, inter alia, interaction with senior government officials, intergovernmental or non-governmental organizations. If you have a master's degree, the minimum experience required is 10 years. • Languages: Excellent command of at least two of the official languages: English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish (reading, writing, and speaking). Desirable: Working knowledge of the other two official languages. Other Requirements: • High moral quality and independence. Election Procedure: The process by which the Special Rapporteur will be selected will follow the procedures established in the applicable regulations, in particular Article 15 of the IACHR Rules of Procedure. The deadline for the submission of resumes is April 17, 2023. The names and background of the candidates selected as finalists for the position will be published on the IACHR website from June 1 to 30, 2023, for the information and observations of the Member States and Civil Society. Candidates selected as finalists will be asked to submit a short video with a maximum duration of 5 minutes to be posted on the IACHR website explaining their proposals to be elected as Special Rapporteur. The IACHR expects to complete the selection process at the 187th Period of Sessions (July 10-21, 2023). The new Special Rapporteur will start his or her work on August 28, 2023. The duties will be performed in Washington, D.C., USA, and will require extensive travel arrangements. The person selected to fill the vacancy of Special Rapporteur on Economic, Social, Cultural and Environmental Rights (ESCR Special Rapporteur) will hold a position at the P05 level (Fixed-term contract -Series B- for 1 year). The deadline for submission of nominations is April 17, 2023, at 23:59 (E.S.T.). Any questions can be directed to: SECIDH@oas.org The GS/OAS embraces equality, diversity and inclusion. Thus, the GS/OAS, in accordance with its rules and regulations, is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, achieving a diverse staff, and will take into account a wide geographic representation, as well as gender equity and equality, in the selection of candidates.
In accordance with paragraph f. of Article 44 of the General Standards, the official languages of the Organization are English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. No candidate for a position in the General Secretariat subject to the competition requirement shall be contracted until he/she has passed language proficiency exams administered by the DHR in at least two of the official languages. Nevertheless, i) Any candidate, including staff member whose native language is one of those four languages shall only be required to demonstrate proficiency on an exam in one of the others; and (ii) Persons applying for G-1 and G-2 positions at Headquarters and G-3 driver/clerk positions in those Offices of the General Secretariat in the Member States where the language requirement unduly restricts the recruitment of otherwise qualified staff shall be exempt from this language proficiency requirement for as long as they occupy those positions. Subsequently, in order to be eligible to compete for a higher-level position, any staff member who has benefited from this exemption must demonstrate proficiency in a second official language of the Organization. (iii) A person selected as the best candidate may receive a fixed-term contract, which will be considered to have lapsed in case the person does not pass the required language examination within the 36 months following the appointment. Upon hiring, the GS/OAS expects all workforce members in Washington, DC to be up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccines unless there is a medical reason not to do so. When you obtain a vaccination, you will greatly reduce the risk to yourself and those with whom you interact. Vaccines are highly effective and are widely available throughout the Washington, D.C., area. Please note that the mandatory retirement age for staff members at the General Secretariat of the OAS is 65. ----------- La Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (CIDH), órgano principal de la Organización de los Estados Americanos (OEA), convoca a concurso para el cargo de Relator/a Especial sobre Derechos Económicos, Sociales, Culturales y Ambientales (DESCA) de la CIDH. El/la Relator/a Especial DESCA rinde cuentas a la CIDH, trabaja en coordinación con la Secretaría Ejecutiva de la CIDH, y funciona en la sede de la OEA en Washington, D.C. TÍTULO Y GRADO: TIPO DE CONTRATO: UNIDAD ORGANIZACIONAL: LUGAR DE DESTINO: FECHA DE PUBLICACIÓN: FECHA DE CIERRE PARA EL RECIBO DE POSTULACIONES: FECHA DE SELECCIÓN DE CANDIDATOS FINALISTAS: PUBLICACIÓN DE LISTA CON CANDIDATOS FINALISTA Y FECHA DE APERTURA PARA LA PRESENTACION DE OBSERVACIONES DE ESTADOS MIEMBROS Y SOCIEDAD CIVIL: FECHA DE CIERRE DE OBSERVACIONES DE ESTADOS MIEMBROS Y SOCIEDAD CIVIL: FECHA DE SELECCIÓN: FECHA DE INICIO DE LABORES: 28 de agosto de 2023 La persona elegida para cubrir la vacante de Relator/a Especial sobre Derechos Económicos, Sociales, Culturales y Ambientales (Relator/a Especial DESCA) tendrá un cargo de categoría P05 (Contrato Término Fijo -Serie B- de 1 año). La SG/OEA promueve la igualdad, diversidad e inclusión. Asimismo, la SG/OEA, de conformidad con sus normas y regulaciones está comprometida a proporcionar igualdad de oportunidades de empleo, consiguiendo un personal diverso, y tendrá en cuenta una amplia representación geográfica, así como la equidad e igualdad de género en la selección de candidatos/as. La edad de jubilación obligatoria para los miembros del personal de la Secretaría General de la OEA es de 65 años de edad. Al momento de la contratación, la SG/OEA espera que todos los miembros de la fuerza laboral en Washington, DC estén al día con sus vacunas contra el COVID-19, a menos que exista una razón médica para no hacerlo. Cuando obtenga una vacuna, reducirá en gran medida el riesgo para usted y para aquellos con quienes interactúa. Las vacunas son altamente efectivas y están ampliamente disponibles en todo el área de Washington, D.C. De acuerdo con el párrafo F. del artículo 44 de las Normas Generales, los idiomas oficiales de la Organización son español, francés, inglés y portugués. Ningún candidato para un puesto en la Secretaría General sujeto al requisito de concurso será contratado sin haber aprobado exámenes administrados por el DHR mediante los que se compruebe su dominio de por lo menos dos de los idiomas oficiales. No obstante, i. Cualquier candidato, incluyendo miembros del personal cuyo idioma materno sea uno de esos cuatro idiomas se le requerirá únicamente que apruebe un exámen en uno de los otros idiomas; ii. Las personas que soliciten los puestos de nivel G-1 y G-2 en la sede y de chofer/oficinista en el nivel G-3 en aquellas Oficinas de la Secretaría General de los Estados Miembros en donde el requisito de dominio de idiomas se restrinja indebidamente el reclutamiento de personal calificado, estarán exentos de este requisito mientras ocupen los cargos mencionados. Posteriormente, a efecto de ser elegibles para competir por un puesto superior, cualquier miembro del personal que se haya beneficiado de están exención debe demostrar su dominio de un segundo idioma oficial de la Organización; y iii. Aquella persona que haya sido seleccionada como el mejor candidato podrá obtener un contrato a término fijo, el cual se dará por terminado en caso que no haya aprobado el examen de idiomas requerido dentro de los treinta y seis meses posteriores a la fecha de nombramiento. |