HUMAN
RIGHTS CAREER COACHING

“Working with Vicki was an absolute breath of fresh air. She has the perfect and unique combination of warmth and analytical thought”, - Megan Capp

Power Hours

Whether you’re preparing for an interview, refining your personal brand, or applying for your next role, Power Hours provide focused, one-to-one coaching tailored to your goals.

Together, we’ll focus on the challenge that’s most important to you, helping you gain clarity, strengthen your confidence, and leave with practical strategies you can put into action immediately.

Focused support for your next career move.

Every Power Hour is designed to provide practical, personalized support and includes:

  • A pre-session questionnaire to help me understand your goals, challenges, and priorities before we meet.

  • A 60-minute one-to-one coaching session via Zoom, tailored specifically to your needs.

  • A recording of our session (available on request), so you can revisit key insights and recommendations.

  • Seven days of follow-up email support to answer any questions and help 

What’s Included

Choose the Power Hour That’s Right for You

Whether you want to ace your next interview, strengthen your professional brand, or submit an application that stands out, there’s a Power Hour designed to help you take the next step with confidence.

  • Walk into your next interview with clarity, confidence, and the skills to present your best self.

    Whether you’re interviewing for a role with an international organization, NGO, government, or academic institution, this Power Hour is designed to help you prepare with confidence. Together, we’ll conduct a realistic practice interview, refine your responses, and develop strategies for answering even the most challenging questions with clarity and composure.

    You’ll receive constructive, impartial feedback, a comprehensive debrief, and practical advice tailored to your goals. We’ll also explore your prospective employer so you can better understand their culture, priorities, and what they’re looking for, allowing you to communicate your experience with confidence and authenticity.

    Support is available for in-person, virtual, and competency-based interviews.

    “If you are due for a job interview or planning your next career move, Vicki Prais is your person! I found Vicki to be highly skilled in interview coaching and mentorship. She approaches her work with compassion, which made me feel that I was not fighting alone in this battle.”
    Justice, Senior Legal Advisor

  • Present your experience with confidence and create an application that gets noticed.

    Whether you’re applying for your first role in human rights or your next career opportunity, your CV and cover letter should clearly communicate your strengths, experience, and potential. This Power Hour is designed to help you create a compelling application tailored to a specific role, giving you the best possible chance of standing out in a competitive field.

    Together, we’ll review your CV and cover letter, identify opportunities to strengthen your messaging, and ensure your application showcases your skills and experience in a clear, confident, and persuasive way. You’ll also receive professionally edited versions of both documents, ready for submission.

    “Vicki’s insights helped me transform my initial job application into a powerful document that truly reflected my skills and experience. Her keen attention to detail and strategic approach ensured that every aspect of my CV and cover letter was compelling and persuasive.”
    Selene, Human Rights Professional

  • Build a professional presence that reflects your expertise and opens doors to new opportunities.

    Your experience deserves to be seen. Whether you’re entering the human rights sector, looking to progress your career, or preparing for your next move, this Power Hour will help you communicate your strengths with confidence and authenticity.

    Together, we’ll strengthen your personal brand, optimize your LinkedIn profile, and develop practical strategies to increase your visibility, expand your professional network, and position you for opportunities that align with your goals. You’ll leave with the confidence and tools to tell your story in a way that feels authentic and helps you stand out in a competitive field.

    “Our session left me feeling more confident and excited about marketing myself in a way that feels authentic and strategic.”
    Julia, Humanitarian and Human Rights Professional

    “Working with Vicki during the Personal Branding Power Hour was an invaluable experience. Her insights and guidance were spot-on, helping me reshape my professional narrative and personal brand, particularly on LinkedIn, with precision.”
    Henrietta, International Human Rights Lawyer

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Start with a Complimentary Discovery Call

Every career journey is different. That’s why we begin with a complimentary 30-minute discovery call to explore your goals, discuss your current challenges, and identify the support that will have the greatest impact.

You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, learn more about my coaching approach, and decide whether we’re the right fit to work together. If we are, we’ll map out the next steps to help you move your career forward with confidence.

I prefer the second version because it keeps the focus on the client’s journey and emphasizes partnership rather than simply explaining the coaching process.

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Why would you work with me?

I have 28 years’ experience in the human rights sector and have worked widely across the human rights sector including the United Nations, Council of Europe, Amnesty International, the Scottish Human Rights Commission, Penal Reform International and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

I know the challenges you face as I have been there myself and I’ve got lots of experience, advice and inside knowledge to share.

In the course of my career, I have helped over 200 human rights professionals, like you, to navigate a career in human rights. I’ve also given careers talks at universities and other educational institutions globally on how to pursue a career in human rights. I am also happy to offer group coaching workshops.

I’m here to help you turn your purpose and passion into a fulfilling human rights career.

Here’s how I helped Ansha:

Ansha Krishnan,  ICRC Legal Advisor, Canberra, Australia

“Vicki's support in my human rights career journey has been invaluable. Even though we spent limited time together, she was incredibly attentive, went above and beyond by responding to my questions and providing her input at very short notice.
I highly recommend Vicki to anyone who is feeling stuck in their career journey. She's incredible!
Eternally grateful.”

Here’s how I helped Idil:

Idil Aydinoglu, Project Assistant,  Reform International

“Vicki is a fantastic mentor, an inspiring professional and a wonderful person to think about your future with and decide your human rights path. She is not only incredibly kind and supportive but also very brilliant at detecting your strengths and skills and helping you shine them out in your CV, motivation letter and during interviews

Her contributions to my CV and motivation letter were so beneficial that they immediately increased the success of my applications.I definitely recommend working with Vicki if you are seeking your way in the human rights world. I feel so fortunate to have had the chance to meet and learn from her.”

Please check out this video testimonial from Javaria Ahmed

MY RECENT STUDENT TALKS INCLUDE…

  • European Law Students Association - Career Launch (February 2025)

  • Cambridge University, Human Rights Law Society (February 2025)

  • American Society of International Law - Mentoring programme (January 2025)

  • Global Campus of Human Rights - (June 2024)

  • Human Lawyers Association (UK), Human Rights Careers Day (October 2023)

  • Birmingham City University, Centre for Human Rights (October 2022)

  • Geneva Academy of International and Humanitarian Law/Atlas : Women’s Perspectives on a Career in International Law (April 2021)

  • University of Edinburgh, Public Law Society – How do I start a career in Human Rights and Advocacy? (March 2021)

  • Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, October 2019, April 2021) : Watch the talk here

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