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The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) composed of nearly 200 national human rights organisations from more than 115 countries. FIDH is a nonpartisan, non-sectarian, apolitical, and not for profit organisation. Since 1922, FIDH has been defending all human rights – civil, political, economic, social, and cultural – as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 

Missions & Responsibilities
A / Implementing the Delegation’s Activities

1. Strategic Advocacy on Human Rights at the United Nations
• Shape and contribute to the development of FIDH's strategy regarding human rights mechanisms within the United Nations institutions.
• Organize institutional appointments and prepare meetings with political bodies of UN human rights protection mechanisms.

2. Gender Advocacy and UN Engagement
• Champion gender-related advocacy at the UN in Geneva and New York, contributing to FIDH’s broader advocacy objectives.
• Participate in intergovernmental discussions in Geneva and New York, of the Human Rights Council sessions to address gender-specific issues at the Human Rights Council sessions in Geneva and advocate for compliance with gender-related commitments in Universal Periodic Review (UPR) processes, and through the Commission on te Status of Women in New York.   

3. Multilateral Diplomacy and Advocacy
• Foster relationships with Member State Missions to promote gender-sensitive policies and amplify FIDH’s advocacy positions.
• Collaborate with like-minded NGOs to strengthen coalitions and influence UN resolutions or declarations related to gender equality.

4. Strategic Interface with Stakeholders
• Develop and implement action plans for effective engagement with UN mechanisms and political interlocutors.
• Facilitate the participation of FIDH member and partner NGOs in advocacy initiatives, providing support with document preparation, event organization, and meetings. 

5. Dissemination of Advocacy Materials
• Ensure the strategic dissemination of advocacy documents to UN mechanisms and Member State representatives, and collaborate with the Communication Department to ensure the dissemination to the media.

6. Capacity Building on UN Advocacy
• Design and deliver tailored training sessions on UN advocacy strategies, focusing on human rights mechanisms such as the Human Rights Council, treaty bodies, and special procedures.
• Equip Human Rights Defenders and other stakeholders with tools and knowledge to navigate UN processes effectively.

7. Programming and Reporting
• Contribute to the delegation's activity planning and reporting processes by maintaining an updated activity monitoring table and drafting detailed reports.

B / Facilitating Interaction with Internal and External Stakeholders

Candidate profile and other requirements: 
• At least 5 years of professional experience in a similar position, upon entry into the position;   
• Master’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, International Law, or Human Rights;  
• Fluency in French and in English, both written and oral; 
• Advance knowledge of the UN human rights mechanisms, in particular the Human Rights Council and international advocacy; 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and create an inclusive environment with people at all levels;  
• Interested in working in a multicultural environment; 
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills;