Sign of Hope (SoH) is seeking a Senior Human Rights Officer.

Responsibilities or duties

Operational Human Rights Work

• Research and analysis of the human rights situation in selected countries
• Preparation of scientific reports and analyses (internal and external)
• Conceptualization and implementation of our human rights advocacy work (input for public relations and advocacy communication)

Structural Human Rights Work

• Ensuring that key human rights aspects are integrated into the structure of our programmatic project work
• Ensuring that instruments of the human rights-based approach are embedded across all departments and core processes of the organization
• Designing and conducting trainings for staff and project partners
• Developing and strengthening human rights-related monitoring and reflection mechanisms in collaboration with technical departments

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Completed university degree in social sciences and/or law, ideally with a specialization in human rights
• Willingness to take on responsibility
• Strong analytical skills
• Empathy and sensitivity for the target groups of our work
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Trustworthy and reliable personality
• Independent, goal-oriented, and meticulous working style
• Excellent English language skills, German language skill desirable
• Proficient in MS Office applications

Experience needed

• At least three years of relevant professional experience in a human rights-related field (desirable)

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• A varied and meaningful role with room for initiative and impact
• A collegial, values-based team with flat hierarchies
• Structured onboarding and opportunities for internal and external training
• 24 days of annual leave (based on a 5-day week)
• Fair NGO salary
• A position with a high level of responsibility
• Opportunities for project assignments abroad

What Matters to Us

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons in all aspects of our work. Therefore, we require a strong commitment to our safeguarding standards and, upon hiring, submission of a police clearance certificate.

• Research and analysis of the human rights situation in selected countries
• Preparation of scientific reports and analyses (internal and external)
• Conceptualization and implementation of our human rights advocacy work (input for public relations and advocacy communication)
• Ensuring that key human rights aspects are integrated into the structure of our programmatic project work
• Ensuring that instruments of the human rights-based approach are embedded across all departments and core processes of the organization
• Designing and conducting trainings for staff and project partners
• Developing and strengthening human rights-related monitoring and reflection mechanisms in collaboration with technical departments

• Strong analytical skills
• Empathy and sensitivity for the target groups of our work
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Trustworthy and reliable personality
• Independent, goal-oriented, and meticulous working style
• Excellent English language skills
• German language skill desirable
• Proficient in MS Office applications

• Completed university degree in social sciences and/or law, ideally with a specialization in human rights
• Willingness to take on responsibility