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Human Rights Specialist – P02
Human Rights Specialist – P02
Organization of American States
Job offer description:City: Washington, D.C.Country: USA Responsabilities:2. Provide legal opinions on specific issues included in his/her portfolio pertaining to assigned Member States, providing preliminary interpretation of legal instruments such as national constitutions, statutes, rules and regulations.Competencies:Knowledge of the principles and theories of international public law and human rights law is required. The incumbent must posses excellent written and verbal communication skills, |
Qualifications:Education:Law degree issued by a duly accredited University of recognized standing. Broad knowledge of International Law of Human Rights and domestic law of OAS member countries.Experience:Four years of experience in the field of international public law, preferably in the area of human rights is required. A specialized higher-level degree, such as a master’s degree in international public law may be substituted for 2 years of experience.LanguagesExcellent knowledge of English and Spanish (read, write and communicate). Working knowledge of Portuguese and/or French is desirable but not required.Others:Sound knowledge of one, and considerable knowledge of the other two of the following legal systems is necessary: Latin America, the Caribbean and North America. |
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Organization: Organization of American States Unit / department: Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Job type: Human rights Job reference: EO/34/09 Added on: November 13 (2009) Expires: November 25 (2009)
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