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State of Alaska

Special Projects Attorney

Juneau, AK · On-site

$102.86K/yr

Human Rights Commission Opening Date: 11/19/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Position Open To: All Applicants Bargaining Unit: Partially Exempt Range: 18 - 22 The Human Rights Commission is an executive ...

Concordia College

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Moorhead, MN · On-site

... human rights commission. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Director, Human Resources, Concordia College, 901 8th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56562, Lorentzsen Hall, Room 150 ...

Aitkin Health Services

Registered Nurse

Aitkin, MN · On-site

$34.50 - $40.24/hr

... local human rights commission, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights ...

Aitkin Health Services

LPN

Aitkin, MN · On-site

$28.79 - $31.80/hr

... local human rights commission, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights ...

AITKIN HEALTH SERVICES

Registered Nurse

Aitkin, MN · On-site

$34.50 - $40.24/hr

... in a local human rights commission, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable law. Qualifications Licenses & Certifications Required CPR Certification RN License Equal ...

Alaska Staffing

Special Projects Attorney

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$102.86K/yr

Special Projects Attorney I/II/III The Human Rights Commission is an executive branch agency within the State of Alaska, Office of the Governor, established under the Alaska Human Rights Law. The ...

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Professionals at a Human Rights Commission often encounter challenges such as managing a high caseload, navigating sensitive or complex human rights issues, and working with diverse communities. Balancing impartiality while advocating for vulnerable groups requires strong communication and problem-solving skills. To address these challenges, staff benefit from ongoing training, collaborative teamwork, and access to support resources, ensuring they can effectively promote and protect human rights in their jurisdiction.

What is a Human Rights Commission?

A Human Rights Commission is an independent organization, often established by government statute, that works to protect and promote human rights within a specific jurisdiction. These commissions investigate complaints of discrimination or human rights violations, provide education about human rights laws, and may recommend policy changes to address systemic issues. They serve as a resource for individuals and communities seeking guidance or redress when their rights have been infringed. Human Rights Commissions typically operate at local, state, or national levels and help ensure that everyone is treated fairly and with dignity.

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The Human Rights Commission typically oversees policy, advocacy, and public education on human rights issues, while a Human Rights Investigator conducts investigations into violations. Both roles often require similar credentials and work within government or non-profit sectors, but their daily tasks and focus areas differ significantly.

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Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression (P05) - Relator/a Especial para la Libertad de Expre...

Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression (P05) - Relator/a Especial para la Libertad de Expre...

Organization of American States

Washington, DC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Grade:
P05
Type of Appointment:
Series B - Long Term
Duration of Contract:
12 months
Announcement Number:
EO/25/26
Job Family:
Human Rights Commission
Job Category:
Professionals and Higher Categories
Recruitment Type:
External
Employment Schedule:
Publication Date:
4/15/26
Closing Date:
6/15/26
Basic Salary::
US$ 103,165
Post Adjustment::
US$ 56,328
LA VERSION EN ESPAÑOL DE ESTE ANUNCIO SE ENCUENTRA DEBAJO.
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), a principal organ of the Organization of American States (OAS), is accepting applications for the position of Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression of the IACHR. The Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression reports to IACHR, works in coordination with the Executive Secretariat of the IACHR, and is based at the OAS headquarters in Washington, D.C.
TITLE AND GRADE:
Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression (P05)
TYPE OF CONTRACT:
Series B - Fixed-term contract for one year
(the contract may be renewed for two years if funds are available)
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:
Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
DUTY STATION:
Washington, D.C.
PUBLICATION DATE:
April 15, 2026
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF NOMINATIONS:
June 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (EST)
DATE OF SELECTION OF FINALIST CANDIDATES:
July 24, 2026
PUBLICATION OF LIST OF FINALIST CANDIDATES AND OPENING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF COMMENTS FROM MEMBER STATES AND CIVIL SOCIETY:
July 27, 2026
CLOSING DATE FOR COMMENTS FROM MEMBER STATES AND CIVIL SOCIETY:
August 27, 2026
DATE OF SELECTION:
September 30, 2026
START DATE:
November 1, 2026
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Special Rapporteur will be responsible for supporting the IACHR in the fulfillment of its mandate to promote and protect freedom of expression in the Americas. In particular, the Special Rapporteur will perform the following functions:
  • Prepare reports on freedom of expression for consideration by the IACHR and for publication, including thematic reports on issues related to the right to freedom of expression and an annual report on the situation of freedom of expression in the Americas.
  • Process individual cases on freedom of expression for decision by the IACHR, as well as represent, by delegation, the Commission in litigation before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in cases related to freedom of expression.
  • Assist the IACHR in promoting international instruments related to freedom of expression, including organizing and participating in promotional activities aimed at authorities, professionals, journalists, and students in the work of the IACHR in this area.
  • Make recommendations to the IACHR on urgent situations that may require the adoption of precautionary measures or the request for provisional measures before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.
  • Monitor the situation of freedom of expression in the region and provide advice and assistance to the member states of the Organization of American States (OAS) in adopting legislative, judicial, administrative, or other measures necessary to give effect to the right to freedom of thought and expression.
  • Advise and assist other OAS bodies on matters related to freedom of expression in the Americas.
  • Take the necessary steps to raise and manage cooperation funds and to develop the projects required to fulfill the assigned mandate.
  • Fulfill other mandates related to the promotion and protection of freedom of expression delegated to it by the IACHR in accordance with its mandate.
  • Exercise institutional coordination by working closely with the Executive Secretariat on human resources management and the identification of strategic funding opportunities.
  • Interact with internal and external stakeholders in a diplomatic manner within multicultural environments, promoting dialogue and strategic partnerships.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Citizenship: Nationality of an OAS Member State.
Education and Experience:
Essential: First university degree (Bachelor's) in law, journalism, or a related field and at least 15 years of relevant professional experience at the national and international level, within the Inter-American human rights system, including, among other things, interaction with senior government officials, intergovernmental or non-governmental organizations OR Master's degree in one of the fields mentioned above and at least 10 years of relevant experience.
Desirable: Advanced degree or specialized studies in the area of international law or human rights.
Other Requirements:
  • High moral character and independence.
  • Proven professional experience and knowledge in handling the legal procedures and precedents of the IACHR and the jurisprudence of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.
  • Proven competence and professional experience in matters related to freedom of expression and human rights in the Americas.
  • Proven ability to manage staff. Experience in fundraising and project supervision.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to make public presentations to senior government officials, experts, representatives of non-governmental human rights organizations, and the public.

Languages:
Essential: 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.
PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:
Customer service attitude, willingness to share knowledge and work in a team, interpersonal skills, ability to manage and advise staff, strategic planning, promotion of innovation, good judgment in decision-making. Excellent analytical and interpretive skills.
References: Please enter a minimum of two professional references.
Selection 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 of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and Resolution 04-06.pdf.
The deadline for submitting resumes is June 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (EST).
The names and backgrounds of the candidates selected as finalists for the position will be published on the IACHR website from July 27 to August 27, 2026, for the information and comments of Member States and civil society.
Finalists will be asked to submit a short video, no longer than two minutes, to be published on the IACHR website explaining their proposals to be elected as Special Rapporteur.
The IACHR expects to complete the selection process between September 30, 2026, in accordance with the terms set forth in its Statute and other applicable regulations.
The new Special Rapporteur will begin their duties on November 1, 2026.
The person selected to fill the vacancy of Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression will hold a P-5 position (Series B - Fixed-term contract for one year. The contract is renewable for two years depending on the availability of funds). The duties will be performed in Washington, D.C., USA, and will require extensive travel.
Any questions may be directed to: SECIDH@oas.org
The OAS/GS promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. Therefore, the OAS/GS, in accordance with its rules and regulations, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities, achieving a diverse workforce, and will take into account broad geographic representation, as well as gender equity and equality, in the selection of candidates.
The mandatory retirement age for staff members of the OAS General Secretariat 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 para la Libertad de Expresión de la CIDH. La persona Relatora Especial para la Libertad de Expresión 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:
Relator/a Especial para la Libertad de Expresión (P05)
TIPO DE CONTRATO:
Serie B - Contrato Término Fijo de un año
(el contrato se podrá renovar por dos años si se cuenta con disponibilidad de fondos)
UNIDAD ORGANIZACIONAL:
Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos
LUGAR DE DESTINO:
Washington, D.C.
FECHA DE PUBLICACIÓN:
15 de abril de 2026
FECHA DE CIERRE PARA EL RECIBO DE POSTULACIONES:
15 de junio de 2026 a las 23:59 (E.S.T.)
FECHA DE SELECCIÓN DE PERSONAS CANDIDATAS FINALISTAS:
24 de julio de 2026
PUBLICACIÓN DE LISTA CON PERSONAS CANDIDATAS FINALISTAS Y FECHA DE APERTURA PARA LA PRESENTACION DE OBSERVACIONES DE ESTADOS MIEMBROS Y SOCIEDAD CIVIL:
27 de julio de 2026
FECHA DE CIERRE DE OBSERVACIONES DE ESTADOS MIEMBROS Y SOCIEDAD CIVIL:
27 de agosto de 2026
FECHA DE SELECCIÓN:
30 de septiembre de 2026
FECHA DE INICIO DE LABORES:
1 de noviembre de 2026
DEBERES Y RESPONSABILIDADES:
La persona Relatora Especial será el responsable de apoyar a la CIDH en el cumplimiento de su mandato de promoción y protección de la libertad de expresión en las Américas. En particular, desarrollará las siguientes funciones:
  • Preparar informes sobre libertad de expresión para la consideración de la CIDH y para su publicación, incluyendo informes temáticos sobre asuntos relacionados con el derecho a la libertad de expresión y un informe anual sobre la situación de la libertad de expresión en las Américas.
  • Procesar casos individuales sobre libertad de expresión para la decisión de la CIDH, así como representar, por delegación, a la Comisión en el litigio ante la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos, en casos relacionados con la libertad de expresión.
  • Asistir a la CIDH en la promoción de instrumentos internacionales relacionados con la libertad de expresión, incluyendo la organización de y participación en actividades de promoción dirigidas a autoridades, profesionales, periodistas y estudiantes sobre el trabajo de la CIDH en este ámbito.
  • Hacer recomendaciones a la CIDH sobre situaciones urgentes que podrían requerir la adopción de medidas cautelares o la solicitud de adopción de medidas provisionales ante la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos.
  • Monitorear la situación de la libertad de expresión en la región y bridar asesoría y asistencia a los Estados Miembros de la Organización de los Estados Americanos (OEA) en la adopción de medidas legislativas, judiciales, administrativas o de otra índole que sean necesarias para hacer efectivo el ejercicio del derecho a la libertad de pensamiento y de expresión.
  • Asesorar y asistir a otros órganos de la OEA en asuntos relacionados con la libertad de expresión en las Américas.
  • Desarrollar las gestiones necesarias para la recaudación y gestión de fondos de cooperación y para el desarrollo de los proyectos requeridos para cumplir con el mandato asignado.
  • Cumplir otros mandatos relativos a la promoción y protección de la libertad de expresión que le sean delegados por la CIDH de conformidad con su mandato.
  • Ejercer coordinación institucional, trabajando estrechamente con la Secretaría Ejecutiva en la gestión de recursos humanos y en la identificación de oportunidades estratégicas de financiamiento.
  • Interactuar con actores internos y externos de manera diplomática en entornos multiculturales, promoviendo el diálogo y las alianzas estratégicas.

REQUISITOS MINIMOS:
Ciudadanía: Aspirantes deben ser nacionales de un Estado Miembro de la OEA
Educación y Experiencia:
Esencial: Primer título universitario (Licenciatura) en derecho, periodismo o un campo relacionado y al menos 15 años de experiencia profesional relevante a nivel nacional e internacional en el sistema interamericano de derechos humanos incluyendo, entre otras cosas, la interacción con altos funcionarios gubernamentales, organizaciones intergubernamentales o no gubernamentales O Maestría) en uno de los campos mencionados anteriormente y al menos 10 años de experiencia relevante.
Deseable: Grado avanzado o estudios especializados en el área de Derecho Internacional o Derechos Humanos.
Otros Requerimientos:
  • Alta calidad moral e independencia.
  • Experiencia profesional demostrada y conocimientos en el manejo de los procedimientos y precedentes jurídicos de la CIDH y la jurisprudencia de la Corte
  • Competencia demostrada y experiencia profesional en cuestiones relacionadas con la libertad de expresión y los derechos humanos en las Américas.
  • Capacidad demostrada para gestionar personal. Experiencia en recaudación de fondos y supervisión de proyectos.
  • Excelentes habilidades de comunicación escrita y oral. Capacidad para hacer presentaciones públicas a altos funcionarios gubernamentales, expertos y representantes de organizaciones no gubernamentales de derechos humanos y al público en general.

Idiomas:
Esencial: Excelente dominio de al menos dos de los idiomas oficiales: Inglés, Francés, Portugués y Español (leer, escribir y hablar).
Deseable: Conocimiento práctico de los otros dos idiomas oficiales.
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