Vacancies
ISHR doesn’t accept spontaneous applications.
Programme Manager, Business, Land and Environment (80% – 100% / Geneva)
We are seeking an outstanding candidate to join our dynamic team in a permanent staff position of Programme Manager (Business, Land and Environment). The Programme Manager will be an essential part of the ISHR Environmental Justice & Sustainability Cluster, and contribute to the successful implementation of ISHR’s activities to support human rights defenders (HRDs).
Applications:
Applications will close on 29 May 2023 (Midnight, Geneva time).
Africa Legal & Advocacy Officer (100% – Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire / other appropriate locations in Africa also considered)
The Africa Legal & Advocacy Officer will be based in ISHR’s office in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Under the supervision of the Africa Programme Manager, the Africa Legal and Advocacy Officer plays a key role in supporting ISHR’s work to strengthen legislative protection of human rights defenders in Africa as well as its advocacy at the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
Applications:
Applications will close on 22 May 2023 (Midnight, Geneva time).
HR Manager (80% – Geneva)
ISHR is looking for a HR Manager (80%) based in Geneva. The HR Manager is responsible for human resource strategy, administration and development across the organisation (35 staff members across 8 countries, plus interns and fellows), developing and implementing efficient and reliable human resources policies and processes, and promoting and enabling a workplace environment in alignment with ISHR values.
Applications:
Applications will close on 10 May 2023 (Midnight, Geneva time).
HR & Admin Assistant (80%) – Re-advertisement (Geneva)
ISHR is looking for a HR & Admin Assistant (80%) to join our dynamic team in a permanent staff position based in Geneva.
Applications:
Applications will close on 7 May 2023 (Midnight, Geneva time).
Fellowship – Geneva
ISHR seeks to host a postgraduate Fellow to support our work in Geneva. Applicants should be fully funded through a university-funded or external fellowship for the entire duration of their fellowship.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis: Apply here.
Fellowship – New York
ISHR seeks to host a postgraduate Fellow to support our work in New York. Applicants should be fully funded through a university-funded or external fellowship for the entire duration of their fellowship.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis: Apply here.
ISHR’s commitment to equal employment opportunity:
ISHR is firmly committed to having a diverse team and to the principle of equal employment opportunity. ISHR’s policy is to practice fair and non-discriminatory recruitment and selection procedures and strive for diverse, international and multicultural personnel.
We welcome all kinds of diversity. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction including on grounds of race, colour, national origin, age, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or sex characteristics, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, socio-economic status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We particularly welcome applications from systematically, historically and/or traditionally discriminated against groups, including women, persons of colour, LGBTIQ+ persons, persons with disabilities and other groups.