Commissioner for the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
- Body
- Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
- Appointing Department
- Northern Ireland Office
- Sector
- Charity & Public Sector
- Location
- Northern Ireland
- Skills required
- Regulation
- Number of Vacancies
- 1
- Remuneration
- The position attracts an annual remuneration of £7,500 which will be paid in equal monthly instalments; the position is not pensionable.
- Time Requirements
- The positions are part-time with an expected time commitment on average of three days per month
Campaign Timeline
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Competition Launched
09/02/2022
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Closed for Applications
06/03/2022
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Panel Sift
21/03/2022
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Final Interview Date
to be confirmed
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Announcement
26/08/2022 at 14:00
Vacancy Description
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland invites applications for a new Commissioner to be appointed to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.
Membership of the NIHRC is a challenging and rewarding opportunity which calls for people who have a commitment to human rights. The Commission operates as an executive non-departmental public body sponsored by the Northern Ireland Office and is a key part of the architecture of human rights protections in Northern Ireland.
Person Specification
An outstanding individual is sought to become members of the NIHRC. The successful candidate will be someone who has a strong commitment to human rights. They should have an understanding of, and commitment to, working in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders and be able to apply personal expertise in contributing to the work of the Commission. They should be committed to the need for good governance in public bodies.
Essential Skills
Candidates for these roles must be able to make a personal contribution to the work of the Commission and will need to demonstrate:
• The ability to build productive and respectful relationships with fellow Commissioners, senior stakeholders and diverse communities;
• Knowledge of human rights law and of the considerations that influence the environment in which the NIHRC works and an ability to make a personal contribution to the work of the Commission;
• The ability to analyse information and exercise judgement across a broad spectrum of policy and high level human rights issues; and
• A reputation for personal integrity, professional conduct and credibility, with an exceptional sense of propriety.
Additional Information
The term of appointment is three years.
How to Apply
Completed applications should be sent by email to NIHRC2022@nio.gov.uk by the closing date of 6 March 2022. Unfortunately applications cannot be issued or accepted in hard copy format due to remote working restrictions.