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Malawi Human Rights Commission

2\. Job Title Director of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Grade H3
Term 3 years contract
Reporting to Executive Secretary
Qualifications Candidates must have Master’s Degree in one of the following
fields Social
science, Human Rights and Development and Law. Backed by eight years’
relevant experience of which five must be at management level. Those with
PhD in the above mentioned field or relevant will have added advantage.
Competencies
• Hands-on, operational, solutions-focused, creative and resourceful;
• Open to change with ability to manage complex situations and deliver
satisfactory and
timely results;
• Knowledge and appreciation of Human Rights;
• Demonstrated ability to juggle competing demands, to manage time effectively
and adhere
to deadlines, and to work flexibly with a team of Commissioners;
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently;
• Excellent interpersonal skills to support building networks and
partnerships;
• Excellent client service orientation;
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• Excellent communication / organizational skills, attention to details;
• Strong analytical, writing and strategic thinking skills
Skills/Personal attributes
• Good writing and public speaking skills
• Ability to work in a team of professionals with diverse backgrounds
• A fair understanding and demonstrable appreciation of human rights
instruments, issues
and situations, more importantly on economic, social and cultural rights
• Team player
• Attention to details
• Computer literacy
Duties
• Full control, coordination and provide leadership and strategic direction of
the Economic,
Social and Cultural Rights Directorate;
• Overall monitoring and co-coordinating of the implementation of the
Directorates’
programmes
• Overseeing the development of tools and materials and capacity building and
knowledge
management activities to strengthen the capacity of the Commission Staff with
regard to
Economic, Social and Cultural rights;
• Handling complaints relating to economic, social and cultural rights through
among other
means conducting investigations; litigation; alternative dispute resolution
and public
inquiries;
• Designing, editing, producing and distributing information, education and
communication
(IEC) materials and other knowledge products, and Planning and implementing
education
and outreach activities, including contributing to updating the Commission
database, on
economic, social and cultural;
• Planning and implementing advocacy and lobbying activities in the area of
economic,
social and cultural rights;
• Conducting review of laws, Bills, Policies, Judicial Decisions and
Administrative
Decisions and practices impacting on economic, social and cultural rights on
compliance
with relevant international and making submissions/recommendations to relevant
authorities;
• Preparing policy proposals, position papers and/or documents, periodic
status of human
rights reports, press releases, with a specific focus on economic, social and
cultural rights;
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• Writing and/or reviewing Research and human rights monitoring/assessments
missions
Proposals and Plans and providing Appropriate leadership and directions to
staff to ensure
that Research, Monitoring and assessments and other research related
activities are carried
out effectively;
• Contributing to the preparation and finalisation of the Commission’s
contribution to state
party reports or shadow reports, with a specific focus on economic, social and
cultural
rights;
• Identifying and pursuing strategic opportunities for enhancing the impact of
Commission’s
work, including mobilizing resources such as financial, material and
technical;
• Establish and maintain partnerships/and other working relationships with key
stakeholders
focusing on economic, social and cultural rights;
The Commission is an equal opportunity employer, therefore, both male and
female persons
including persons with disabilities, who meet the prerequisite qualifications
and experience are
encouraged to apply.
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful
candidates within the Human
Rights Commission Terms and Conditions of Service.
Interested persons should submit their application with up-to-date detailed
curriculum vitae
including names and addresses of three traceable referees, to reach the
undersigned not later than
30th June, 2020.
The Chairperson,
Upper Appointment and Disciplinary Committee,
Malawi Human Rights Commission,
HB House, Off Paul Kagame Road,
Private Bag 378,
Lilongwe 3.
For more information on the human rights commission please visit our website
www.mhrcmw.org

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