Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Associate Human
Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Monitors and collects information pertaining to human rights
matters, including their gender dimensions from a variety of data sources
(e.g. communications, publications, the press) to keep abreast of
issues/events and provide up-to-date information; assists in the analysis
of information, to include the impact on the countries and thematic
mandates on the human rights situation in assigned area.
- Drafts a variety of reports and correspondence relating to
human rights matters. Participates in meetings and consultations; prepares
summaries of results.
- Maintains awareness of current human rights issues, to include
relevant political and legal developments in the country concerned.
- Participates in human rights training programmes for
Government, national law enforcement officials, representatives of civil
society and human rights non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in order to
build capacity for the promotion and protection of human rights.
- Reviews human rights issues, including their gender
dimensions, and participates in discussions on the integration of these
issues into national, sub-national and UN programmes.
- Assists in supporting community mobilisation for the promotion
and protection of human rights.
- Participates in discussions with relevant authorities and
other influential actors with the aim of addressing human rights
violations or seeks other remedial action by the authorities to prevent
violations occurring in the future.
- Liaises with government, NGOs, civil society, UN agencies and
other partners to create baseline data on the human rights situation, with
special attention to gender and vulnerable groups. Contributes to the
collection and analysis of data as well as identification of trends or
patterns to inform responses, programmes and projects. Performs other
related duties as required.
Competencies
- PROFESSIONALISM: 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, analyze
information and draft human rights reports. 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. Able to analyze and interpret data in
support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.
- 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.
- PLANNING & 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.
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 two years of progressively responsible experience
in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or
related area is required.
- Experience in the development and implementation of human
rights-related projects and programmes addressing Civic engagement and
participation or rule of law and accountability is required.
- Experience working with duty-bearers, civil society and
community-based organisations on human rights issues is required.
- Experience in project management is desirable.
How To Apply
