Consultant - ReachOut Facility, Geneva

About the role

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is recruiting a consultant to act as strategic coordination and partnership focal point for the ReachOut Facility, a two-year pilot project of the Global Alliance. Based in Geneva and working from home, the consultant supports the project's workplan, coordinates with implementing partners, the CSO Collaborative Network and the Advisory Group, and helps expand public support for human rights.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic and substantive recommendations on thematic priorities and develop the workplan and indicators from the initial research phase.
• Monitor project implementation progress, risks, opportunities and agreed follow-up actions.
• Coordinate with the Collaborative Network, Advisory Group and implementing partners, including periodic meetings, written updates and documented outcomes.
• Identify, engage and onboard new Collaborative Network members and assess their needs and priorities.
• Engage current and prospective donors, contribute to fundraising materials and outreach, and prepare donor-facing inputs for funding proposals.
• Produce briefings, knowledge products and information-sharing outputs, and enhance the project's visibility on the Global Alliance digital platform and through events and communications.
• Support the proof-of-concept in the selected pilot country and coordinate with the Global Alliance secretariat.
• Undertake research and internal consultations, and advise the Office of the Director on thematic priorities and strategic directions.

Required profile

• At least 20 years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, including research, legal and policy advice, multi-disciplinary initiatives, strategic partnerships and fundraising.
• At least 7 years overseeing human rights strategic and policy initiatives at senior level, and 10 years translating technical human rights concepts for diverse audiences.
• At least 7 years strengthening donor relationships and 5 years engaging senior-level stakeholders and convening international dialogues.
• Experience with the United Nations or a similar international organization.
• Fluent oral and written English; knowledge of another UN Secretariat language is desirable.