📌 Career Change: Transitioning into Human Rights Careers
Ready to pivot into a purpose-driven career? This session is designed for professionals from other fields who want to break into the human rights sector. Through guided career exploration and transferable skill mapping, you’ll learn how to identify expertise and strengths you already have that are valuable in the human rights field. You’ll gain clarity on how to position your experience and and leave with a roadmap co-developed by someone who understands what it takes to make the leap into mission-driven work.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Pre-session survey + 3 Sessions of 60 minutes
Mapping your transferable skills, expertise, strengths for human rights
Personalized, actionable roadmap to transition to human rights work
A better understanding of how to present your background for human rights roles
Your coach
Robert Fellner
Robert, founder of Human Rights Careers, is dedicated to empowering both emerging and experienced professionals in the human rights field by providing essential knowledge, skills, and resources. With over ten years of experience, he has worked in education and communications roles for organizations such as Amnesty International, ICMPD, OHCHR, and UNITAR. His current focus lies at the intersection of education, technology, communications, and human rights entrepreneurship, where he seeks innovative ways to advance human rights work. Robert holds two master’s degrees in human rights and in literature.
Who this session is for?
Professionals moving into human rights from another field
Career changers seeking guidance on transferable skills/experience
Career changers who want to reframe their CV for human rights roles
Consultants who want to expand their practice to human rights work
What outcomes can you expect?
A clear roadmap for transitioning into human rights work
A better understanding of your existing strengths for human rights
Concrete suggestions on actionable next steps to make the leap
More confidence in framing your existing skills and experience
Tips for making the most out of your session
To help us tailor the session to your needs and give you the most effective feedback, it’s important to come prepared. Here’s how you can get the best results
Clarify your vision
Share where you want to go – whether you’re pursuing your first human rights role, shifting from another industry, or expanding into a specialized human rights area. Knowing your direction allows tailored support.
Share sample roles or areas of interest
If possible, provide job postings or describe the types of positions that appeal to you. This helps me align your skills, language, and experience with real-world expectations.
Provide background context
Let me know about your current career field, relevant achievements, and the aspects of your experience you’d like to spotlight. Understanding your journey helps translate your strengths into the human rights landscape.