Requirements

Education (required)

• An advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or a related field.

• A first-level university degree plus two more years of qualifying work experience may be accepted instead.

Experience (required)

• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, economic affairs, political affairs, international relations, law or a closely related area.

• Experience in economic, social and cultural rights, for example economic policy, social security, work, health, housing, land and property, an adequate standard of living or education.

Experience (desirable)

• Developing policy, research and technical assistance on economic, social and cultural rights for governments.

• Working at country and international levels with the UN or a similar organisation.

Languages

• English is required (UN Level II in reading, writing, listening and speaking).

Other conditions

• Staff recruited through the UN Young Professionals Programme who have not served at least two years in their first post cannot apply.

• Selection may include an assessment exercise followed by a competency-based interview.