Associate Human Rights Officer, P-2

UN OHCHR - United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Geneva, Switzerland

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Policy, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Service of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva. The incumbent reports to the Senior Evaluation Officer, under the overall guidance of the Chief of Service.

Responsibilities

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

Researches 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.
Provides substantive support for evaluation functions, including the review and analysis of emerging issues and trends, participation in evaluations or research activities and studies.
Drafts and disseminates a variety of reports and correspondence relating to human rights matters.
Participates in meetings and consultations; prepare and disseminates summaries of results.
Maintains awareness of current human rights issues and their potential impact on programmes.
Supports OHCHR’s work on risk management.
Participates in results based management and human rights training programmes for staff, national law enforcement officials, representatives of the civil society and human rights non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in order to promote organizational and national capacity building.
Reviews human rights issues, including their gender dimensions, and participates in discussions with other Human Rights Officers (HROs) on the integration of these issues into political, humanitarian and economic efforts and programmes.
Participates with other HROs in discussions with relevant authorities and other influential actors Liaises with government, NGOs, Civil Society organizations, UN agencies and other partners to create baseline data on the human rights situation, with special attention to vulnerable groups.
Designs and maintains databases to track project and programme progress and implementation of evaluation recommendations.
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 results-based management concepts and approaches in the context of human rights or development. 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.
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 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 conducting evaluations of programmes and projects is desirable