Human Rights Specialist for Policy Brief on STI
Ville: Paris
Employeur: UNESCO
Date limite : 31-07-2022
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Parent Sector : Social and Human Sciences Sector (SHS) Duty Station: Paris Classification of duty station: [[filter12]] Standard Duration of Assignement : [[filter13]] Job Family: Social and Human Sciences Type of contract : Non Staff Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months Recruitment open to : External candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 31-JUL-2022 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism The individual specialist shall: Furthermore, visualisations and references will also be part of the final product. Deliverables and Timeframe: Education: Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in human rights. Language: Excellent written English and French Experience: Experience Knowledge of the 2017 Recommendation on Science and Scientific Researchers Knowledge and understanding of STI systems Interested individuals or institutions are invited to submit the specific requirements through careers.unesco.org. Interested candidates or institutions should click on “Apply Now†and download and complete the Employment History form (Word document) in ‘Employment History Form / My Documents’. Interested candidates should provide: Please The UNESCO Please UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
drawing throughout the process on feedback and guidance by UNESCO, a
UNESCO policy brief on developing and sustaining human rights-based STI
systems. The Brief will build on the provisions of the 2017 RS|SR, the
General Comment N.25 on science and economic, social and cultural rights
of the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, as well as
on experiences and lessons learned from the implementation of a human
rights-based approach generally and in the field of STI systems in
particular. The 2020 UNESCO Science Report will be another source of
knowledge and information. Against this background, the brief will put
forward a set of actionable recommendations for integrating HRBA in STI,
highlighting entry points, opportunities and eventual challenges. The
brief could also emphasize, as appropriate, specific issues such as
climate resilience, indigenous knowledge, academic and scientific
freedom, and gender equality.
value and urgency: to provide context, with references also to the
ongoing pandemic and its consequences, as to why a rights-based approach
to STI systems is needed
Implications: this should be the central part of the brief. It should
describe briefly the main operational implications of anchoring STI
systems in human rights
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of the brief; drawing on UNESCO comments and those of peer reviewers –
appr. 10 days (after reception of UNESCO’s input)
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COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
least 8 years of work experience in the field of human rights, notably
the right to science, and human rights-based approaches
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
working for a UN agency or an international organization in the field
of human rights and the right to science in particular.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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travel and subsistence requirements should be indicated separately.
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and
provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.
evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy
notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a
competency-based interview.
uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail
correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.
note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and
candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference
checks based on the information provided.
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