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Vacancy for Human Rights Officer at Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Geneva, Switzerland

Application Deadline: Friday, 12 June 2020

 

Posting Title: HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER, P4

Job Code Title: HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER

Department/Office: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Duty Station: GENEVA

Posting Period: 30 April 2020 – 13 June 2020

Job Opening Number: 20-Human Rights Affairs-OHCHR-135003-R-Geneva (X)

 

Organizational Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Right to Development Section of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Geneva, Switzerland. The incumbent reports to the Chief of the Section.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Reviews, monitors and evaluates activities relating to the implementation of the right to development, including recommendations of treaty bodies and mechanisms of the Human Rights Council (HRC).

Supports the work of the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development.

Prepares relevant parts of reports for the General Assembly, HRC, etc. notes on the implementation of the right to development, etc.

Meets regularly with the relevant units to plan projects and review project activities.

Works with UN and non-governmental programmes to integrate the right to development, including its gender dimension in their programs; helps design and implements the programs and designs the organization and focus of the evaluation.

Ensures up-to-date information regarding substantive matters in the field of the right to development and makes recommendations on actions to take.

Makes contact with other sectors of the UN, other international organizations and governments on coordination and policy matters; briefs representatives and provides, as appropriate suggestions and recommendations.

Assists in developing and implementing training programs in the field of the right to development, with attention to gender perspectives.

Serves as team leader with responsibility for carrying out, in consultation with the Chief of the Section, work coordination and administrative functions relating to the staff, planning and budget of the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development.

Trains and supervises new/junior staff.

Performs other related duties as required.

 

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of and exposure to a range of human rights issues including approaches and techniques to address sensitive and complex human rights problems in their political, ethnic, racial, gender and socio-economic dimensions. Knowledge of institutional mandates of human rights organizations, prevailing policies and procedures. Ability to complete in-depth studies and reach conclusions on possible causes and solutions to human rights problems in specific societies and systems. Ability to relate to human rights issues and perspectives, including their gender equality dimensions, to political, social, economic and humanitarian programmes in affected countries and areas. 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.

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.

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.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area is required.

Experience working on the right to development and in servicing international human rights mechanism is highly desirable.

Experience in drafting UN reports is desirable.

 

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.

 

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on ‘Manuals’ hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

For application details: https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=135003

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