Organisation: The Office of
the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Reports to: Deputy
Representative
Grade: P 3
The Office of
the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) represents the
world’s commitment to universal ideals of human dignity. We have a unique
mandate from the international community to promote and protect all human
rights. The High Commissioner for Human Rights is the principal human rights
official of the United Nations. The High Commissioner heads OHCHR and
spearheads the United Nations’ human rights efforts. We offer leadership, work
objectively, educate and take action to empower individuals and assist States
in upholding human rights.
Job Summary: The UN OHCHR
Human Rights Officer will be responsible for ensuring the liaison, coordination
and follow-up of all human rights activities of the sub office field team in
Moroto.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Carry out substantive research and analysis of human
rights issues/events and assess their impact on the human rights situation in
the assigned region.
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Collect and analyze human rights indicators in
region of assignment, including gender-specific indicators.
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Routinely advocate with relevant authorities
including local government and security sector institutions, on human rights
compliance.
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In charge of direct capacity-building activities on
human rights with government, NHRI, CSO and other partners.
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Manage the verification work through periodic visits
in the region; follows up on cases and reporting in the database.
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Represent UN human rights programme at working level
meetings.
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Write a variety of reports, communications,
briefings, etc.
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May provide guidance to new/junior staff.
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Performs any other related duties as required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
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The ideal candidate for the United Nations OHCHR
Human Rights Officer should hold an advanced university degree, preferably in
law, political science, international relations or other disciplines related to
human rights. A combination of relevant academic qualifications and qualifying
experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.
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Five or more years of progressively responsible
professional experience in the area of human rights or related field.
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Working knowledge and working experience with human
rights monitoring and reporting in a post-conflict society is desirable.
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Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English.
Knowledge of one of the languages spoken in the sub-region is an asset.
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Professionalism: Working knowledge of human rights issues and
ability to identify related problems in their political, ethnic, racial, gender
equality and socio-economic dimensions. Knowledge of institutional mandates of
human rights organizations, prevailing policies and procedures. Research and
analytical skills, including ability to identify and participate in the
resolution of human rights issues. Ability to identify sources for data
collection, research and analyze information and draft human rights reports.
Ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess
impact on the human rights situation in the area of assignment. Shows pride in
work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of
subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments,
observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather
than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or
challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for
incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women
and men in all areas of work.
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Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively;
listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds
appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having
two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match
audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people
informed.
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Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to
achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas
and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before
personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision,
even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit
for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team
shortcomings.
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Planning and Organizing: Develops clear
goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority
activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates
appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks
and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and
actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
NB: The United Nations does not charge a fee at any
stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing,
or training). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on
applicants’ bank accounts.
This Position is for a period of 3 months.
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates desiring to serve the United Nations Office
of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) as the Human Rights Officer
should express their interest by visiting the UN recruitment website and
clicking Apply Now.
Deadline: 6th December, 2015
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