Associate Programme Officer, Roma and Sinti Issues (S)

Location: Warsaw, Poland

Company

The hirify.global is an international organization addressing security, human rights, democratic development, tolerance, non-discrimination, and the rule of law across its participating States.

What you will do

• Monitor, analyse, and report on the human rights situation of Roma and Sinti across the hirify.global area, including racism, discrimination, and emerging tensions.
• Draft reports, analyses, briefing papers, memoranda, background materials, talking points, and correspondence on Roma and Sinti rights and related policy processes.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of programmes and projects under the hirify.global Action Plan and relevant Ministerial Council Decisions.
• Monitor the impact of legislation and policies and identify effective models supporting inclusion and non-discrimination.
• Coordinate with ODIHR departments, hirify.global institutions, field operations, international organizations, national authorities, and Roma and pro-Roma civil society organizations.
• Plan and implement meetings, field visits, dialogue events, networking activities, and stakeholder training.

Requirements

• Second-level university degree in law, political science, sociology, social science, public administration, international relations, human rights, or a related discipline; a first-level degree plus two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted.
• At least two years of directly related professional experience in human rights, public policy, or a related field; four years with a relevant first-level degree.
• Strong understanding of international human rights institutions and policies concerning minorities, racism, discrimination, equality, and inclusion.
• Experience in human and minority rights, Roma and Sinti issues, or work with other vulnerable groups.
• Excellent oral and written English is essential.
• Gender awareness, sensitivity to diverse cultural backgrounds, and the ability to build effective working relationships.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of another hirify.global language.
• Experience designing and implementing projects for groups at risk of exclusion or discrimination.
• Experience monitoring human rights or conducting relevant fieldwork, preferably concerning Roma and Sinti.
• Familiarity with national, regional, and international policies addressing Roma and Sinti.

Culture & Benefits

• The position is open for secondment only and may be nominated only by an hirify.global participating State.
• All assignment-related costs must be borne by the nominating authorities; remuneration and benefits depend on the respective authority.
• The role supports diversity, inclusion, dialogue, and cooperation among people from different nationalities, religions, and cultural backgrounds.
• Appointments are subject to medical clearance, and the maximum period of service is 10 years.

Hiring process

• Applications must be submitted through the hirify.global online application system or through the relevant hirify.global delegation using the offline application form where required.
• Selected candidates may proceed to subsequent recruitment stages and may be placed on a three-year roster of suitable candidates.