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Tax Associate

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$63K - $84K/yr

... international activities and affiliations, unrelated business taxable income, joint ventures ... The firm has been recognized for seven consecutive years in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate ...

Minimum of 5 years' experience in Human Resources, preferably in a company with international ... For more information, please see "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster

HR Coordinator Compliance II

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$22.50 - $29.25/hr

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an International Human Rights Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an International Human Rights Specialist, you need a strong background in international law, human rights frameworks, and policy analysis, usually supported by a relevant degree such as law, international relations, or human rights. Familiarity with legal research databases, case management systems, and languages other than English is often essential, along with certifications like a Master's in Human Rights or related fields. Exceptional communication, cross-cultural sensitivity, and advocacy skills help professionals excel when engaging with diverse stakeholders and sensitive issues. These skills and qualities are crucial to effectively promote and protect human rights on a global scale while navigating complex legal and cultural environments.

What is the difference between International Human Rights vs Human Rights Advocate?

AspectInternational Human RightsHuman Rights Advocate
CredentialsDegree in law, political science, or international relations; relevant certificationsSimilar credentials; often includes legal or social sciences background
Work EnvironmentInternational organizations, NGOs, government agenciesNGOs, community groups, legal firms
Employer & IndustryGlobal NGOs, UN agencies, governmental bodiesLocal and international NGOs, advocacy groups
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on international law, policy, and global issuesFocus on local or specific human rights issues and activism

International Human Rights professionals work on global policies and international law, often within organizations like the UN. Human Rights Advocates focus on promoting and defending rights at local or national levels, engaging directly with communities and legal systems. Both roles require similar backgrounds but differ mainly in scope and work environment.

What are some typical challenges faced by professionals working in international human rights roles?

Professionals in international human rights often encounter challenges such as navigating complex legal frameworks across different countries, working with limited resources, and managing sensitive cases that may involve security risks. Collaboration with diverse stakeholders—including governments, NGOs, and affected communities—can also require strong intercultural communication skills. Additionally, staying updated on evolving international laws and adapting to rapidly changing global events are essential for success in this field.

What are International Human Rights professionals?

International Human Rights professionals are individuals who work to promote and protect fundamental rights and freedoms recognized globally, such as freedom of speech, equality, and protection from torture. They may work for governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), international bodies like the United Nations, or academic institutions. Their responsibilities can include advocacy, research, policy analysis, legal representation, and education on human rights issues. These professionals play a key role in monitoring human rights abuses, shaping international policies, and supporting victims of violations. To be effective in this field, a deep understanding of international law, cultural sensitivity, and strong communication skills are essential.

What Are International Human Rights Jobs?

International human rights jobs include positions in advocacy, outreach, lobbying, fundraising, and similar areas. International human rights organizations, which are often international nonprofits whose members frequently travel the world to support various aspects of human rights, do much of this work. As a member of such an organization, you may encourage countries to adopt a specific policy, help organize people who want to volunteer their time, bring notice to any violation of the principles of human rights, educate others on the potential human rights impact of a given law, or meet with members of a local or national government.

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International Development Organization Team Member

Business Architecture Guild

Soquel, CA

$47K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

International Development Organization (IDO) Team Charter Purpose The purpose of the International Development Organization (IDO) Reference Model Team is to develop a new industry reference model for business architecture to address the needs of organizations that are mission-based and member-funded. An IDO delivers international development services which may include funding. The IDO Reference Model will provide an international development organization or International Development Organization with a cohesive starting point for understanding the information and actions needed to aid International Development Organizational collaboration. Scope 1. Scope is initially focused on developing business architecture knowledge base content for international development services using content from the Guild’s existing Government Reference Model, and a pre-publication draft of the Guild’s Member-Based Organization Reference Model. 2. Later iterations of development may bring in additional organizations and institutions, such as the United Nations1 system of regional or country level entities and other development institutions not covered due to lack of representation and mandate in this space, at the time of establishing this charter. 3. Create mappings of capabilities, value streams, information, and stakeholder blueprints sufficient to provide a baseline or starting point for organizational business architecture efforts. 4. Identify approaches organizations can take when adopting the model, including likely variations or customizations. 5. A definition is provided only to determine the scope of this Reference Model. International Development Organizations (IDOs) plan and implement initiatives with the principal purpose of international development across various markets, sectors towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). IDOs are mission-driven and may include members, beneficiaries, partners, and other entities. Examples of IDOs in this context may include: * International Organizations such as: UNDP (United Nations Development Program), WHO (World Health Organization), WFP (World Food Program), Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), WBG (World Bank Group), IADB (Inter-American Development Bank); * NGOs such as: WaterAid * Think Tanks and Academia: Brookings Institution, Human Rights Watch * Foundations such as: Gates Foundation Goals 1. Articulate the business model of a mission-driven, member-based organization 2. Introduce new content to the Government Reference Model focusing on international developmental organizational services and member-based organizational structure. 1. Further the extension of the GRM through the IDO reference model. 2. Enhance the utility of the BIZBOK® Guide. 3. Publish readily consumable reference model content for the IDO that can be adapted and customized by Guild members. 4. Extend the core capabilities of the business architecture practice by adding the ability to consume, integrate and leverage the reference business architecture model to create organization-specific models. 5. Develop a business architecture community of experts on business architecture models for enabling and/or enhancing business architecture practices specific to the organization. 6. Engage and inform Business Architecture Guild members on the topic of business architecture for international development organizations. 1.The founding sub-group members come from the World Bank Group (WBG) and its encompassing institutions (IFC, IDA, IBRD, MIGA, ICSID) and WaterAid. Deliverables 1. The IDO team charter aligned to GRM Charter 1. Scope definition of the initial IDO reference model. 2. High level timeline of deliverables and milestones: See section Deliverables and Timeline below. 3. Business model for a mission-driven, member-based organization (need an example) 4. Formal IDO reference model packaged for member use IDO reference model content: 5. New or updated BIZBOK® Guide section in Part 8 * Release 1 1. Capability map 2. Value streams 3. Information map 4. Stakeholder map * Further releases 1. Service / Product map 2. Cross-mappings 3. Organization map 4. Business Strategy Map 5. Policy map * Agenda and materials for Business Architecture Government Reference Model Building Workshop in alignment with the IDO Reference Model. (Based on need and Guild scheduling) * Webinar deck and presentation for Business Architecture Guild (based on scheduled webinar timing and team acceptance) Qualifications The International Development Organization RM team assumes that a team member has two categories of qualifications for membership. * First, the team member would have background in the vertical industry topic or be currently employed within this industry. This means that the team member brings industry-specific expertise and/or a vested interest in establishing a reference model for in-house use for a respective organization. * The second category of experience is in business architecture. A team member will have experience in formal value stream, capability, and other business architecture domain mapping categories, or, the team member has minimally read BIZBOK® Guide sections 1, 2.2, 2.4, and other sections as may apply to the work underway, and has viewed the latest value stream mapping and capability mapping webinars on the Guild site. In summary, a team member will have experience or be working in the vertical industry and have experience in or has familiarized themselves with basic mapping principles, guidelines, and best practices as defined by the Guild. Expectations The expectation for a team member is as follows: * Team member will participate in virtual team meetings as appropriate to team needs and scheduling commitments where missing meetings on a continuing, extended basis will result in being removed from the team * Team member will contribute content to various deliverables as determined by the team and the team leadership * As appropriate to the prior expectations, team members will be able to dedicate a minimum of 2 hours per week (or more as need and timing determines)