Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the OHCHR Regional Office for Southern Africa, the consultant will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities: (1) Conduct a desk review of existing measures pertaining to jobs and social protection for adults without disabilities aged 18-59 years benchmarked against international human rights standards including social security standards in terms of coverage, adequacy, eligibility and purpose, and of literature related to basic income support and the catalyzation of jobs in South Africa; (2) Analyse existing and potential sources of revenue for new redistributive programmes including exploring a range of options for the financing of feasible and sustainable basic income support in South Africa, setting out the advantages and constraints of each option from a human rights lens; (3) Conduct consultations, including virtual consultations, with key stakeholders including government; the United Nations Country Team (UNCT); civil society; and the South African Human Rights Commission; and (4) Develop an inception report, followed by an advocacy brief for initial utilization by the UNCT and potential future use for engagement with and by government and civil society.

Qualifications/special skills

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in experience in economics and research in human rights, poverty and inequality in South Africa is required.

Background in research and experience in producing analyses, reports, briefing notes and country assessments related to human rights, including economic, social and cultural rights, is required. Experience working with UN agencies and other international organizations, regional bodies, governments, and think tanks is desirable. A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in economics and research in poverty and inequality in South Africa is required. Background in research and experience in producing analyses, reports, briefing notes and country assessments related to human rights, including economic, social and cultural rights, is required.

Experience working with UN agencies and other international organizations, regional bodies, governments, and think tanks is desirable. Background in research and experience in producing analyses, reports, briefing notes and country assessments related to human rights, including economic, social and cultural rights, is required. Experience working with UN agencies and other international organizations, regional bodies, governments, and think tanks is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Excellent written and spoken English is required.

Excellent skills in public speaking and presentation are also required. Knowledge of French and Portuguese is desirable.