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Maternity cover to the Human Rights team at the Permanent Mission of Denmark in Geneva
The Permanent Mission of Denmark to the UN and other international organisations in Geneva is seeking to recruit an academic employee as maternity cover in the Human Rights team on a full time local contract from 11 March 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, until 17 November 2026. You will work with promoting Denmark’s interests in international cooperation on human rights, primarily in the context of the UN Human Rights Council.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
• Negotiation of Human Rights Council resolutions, independently and through EU coordination
• Preparation of Denmark’s recommendations under the Universal Periodic Review
• Organisation of and reporting from events, seminars, meetings and visits
• Other related tasks as relevant
Required qualifications:
• Master’s degree in political science, international relations, law/human rights law, international development or other relevant field
• Ability to work independently and flexibly with a focus on delivering results and to manage competing priorities under time pressure
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Well-developed skills for collaboration and coordination
• Excellent command of English both oral and written. Knowledge of Danish or another Nordic language would be preferable
• Experience with negotiations and/or with international human rights issues as well as knowledge of the UN system would be an asset
We offer:
An exciting, intercultural and dynamic work environment with a wide range of tasks in a work environment characterized by a strong team spirit.
Terms of employment:
• Full time employment (standard working week of 40 hours) from 11 March 2026 to 17 November 2026
• Local contract in accordance with the Mission's rules and policies
• 2.08 days of paid holiday per month (25 days per calendar year). Salary that reflects qualifications and relevant experience
• Workplace pension scheme
Application:
To apply for the position, please send your application in English to the Danish Mission at [email protected] with the following in one PDF file: Cover letter, CV, copies of relevant university diploma(s), recommendations and 2-3 references. Please indicate the following in the subject line: “Application: Maternity cover – Human Rights. Your name”
The deadline for applications is 30 January 2026 at 12:00 CET.
Employment is conditional upon the necessary funding being approved.
For any questions regarding the position, please contact Deputy Permanent Representative, Anne Bækkel Kjær at [email protected].
The Mission attaches great importance to equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnic background, gender, religion or belief, age or disability.
The chosen candidate must present a clean criminal record and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance by the Danish authorities.
For more information about the Permanent Mission of Denmark, please see here.