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国际组织实习 | Human Rights Officer

同济就业 2019-10-31

Human Rights Officer

P4 (Temporary Job Opening)

U.N.Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights


岗位领域:行政人力 工作性质:长期工作

学历要求:本科及以上 岗位职级:P4

工作地点:Geneva 截止日期:18 November , 2018


岗位信息网址:https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=106830&Lang=en-US


Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in the Middle East and North Africa Section of the Field Operations and Technical Cooperation Division. The Human Rights Officer reports to the Head of the OHCHR Yemen Country Office and works in close consultation with the Chief of the Middle East and North Africa Section.


Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Develops proposals for technical assistance and capacity building projects and programs for the Yemeni National Commission of Inquiry, and supports or coordinates their implementation. • Assists the Chief of the Middle East and North Africa Section to oversee the execution of the Section work plan ensuring optimal use of resources allocated; the necessary coordination and organisation among all programme areas; and supervises the daily activities of the Office. • Reviews, monitors and evaluates activities related to the implementation of international human rights instruments, including recommendations of treaty bodies and mechanisms of the Human Rights Council. • Prepares reports, documents, briefing notes, talking points and other written materials. • Supports the work of Special Rapporteurs / Representatives / Experts / Working Groups and Treaty-Bodies, including in the preparation and conduct of field missions and the drafting of timely reports. • Processes individual cases of alleged violations under existing thematic procedures. • Evaluates the requirements for, plan and support long-term human rights presences in the country or region concerned. • Works with UN and non-governmental programmes in the country to integrate human rights perspective, helps design and implements the human rights programme of the Office and organization and focus of the evaluation. • Ensures up-to-date information regarding substantive matters in the field of human rights and makes recommendations on actions to take. • Maintains contact with other sectors of the UN, other international organizations and government counterparts on coordination and policy matters; briefs representatives and provides, as appropriate suggestions and recommendations. • Assists in the development and implementation of a training program in the field of human rights, international humanitarian law, democracy and the rule of law, with attention to gender perspectives. • Is responsible for carrying out, in consultation with the Chief of Section, coordination work and administrative functions related to the staff, planning and budget. • 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, monitoring human rights in the Middle East and North Africa region; approaches and techniques to identify and address legislative and institutional gaps with respect to human rights protection and promotion; assess and address the Government's needs for technical assistance and capacity building; develop effective mechanisms for monitoring and reporting on human rights violations; support the development of transitional justice processes and mechanisms; integrate human rights into humanitarian responses and UN development plans and processes. Knowledge of and exposure to institutional mandates and the work of UN human rights mechanisms. Ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on the human rights situation in the country, including the political environment and legal statutes as they pertain to human rights. 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. 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. 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 degree) in law, human rights, political science or international relations, social sciences or other related disciplines. 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, international relations, law or related area is required. Experience in human rights monitoring and evaluating activities relating to the implementation of international human rights instruments is desirable. Experience in human rights capacity building projects is desirable. Experience working with the United Nations Common System on human rights policies and programmes at regional and national levels, preferably in the Middle East and North Africa region is desirable.


Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and Arabic is required.


Assessment

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


Special Notice

THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARILY AVAILABLE FOR A PERIOD OF NINE (9) MONTHS. • If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. • While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. • Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. • This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. • Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. • Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.



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