ASSOCIATE HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER (Temporary Job Opening), P2 (Temporary Job Opening)

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Entreprise

This position is located in the National Institutions and Regional Mechanisms Section (NIRMS), Field Operations and Technical Cooperation Division (FOTCD) of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva, Switzerland. The incumbent reports to the Senior Human Rights Officer, Chief of Section.

Description Du Poste

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

• Researches and collects information pertaining to human rights matters, related to national human rights institutions (NHRIs) including their gender dimensions; assists in the analysis of information.
• Drafts a variety of reports and correspondence relating to human rights matters.
• Participates in hearings and consultations; prepares summaries of results.
• Maintains contacts with and participates in the servicing of the Global Alliance of NHRIs and its bodies.
• Implements human rights training programmes for national human rights institutions and representatives of the civil society in order to promote 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 with the aim of stopping or preventing human rights violations or seeks other remedial action by the authorities to prevent similar violations occurring in the future.
• Liaises with government, NHRIs, Civil Society organizations, UN agencies and other partners to create baseline data on the human rights situation, with special attention to vulnerable groups.
• Organizes and implements seminars, workshops and/or training activities on NHRIs at the national, regional and global level, as required.
• Ensures effective dissemination of the ’Paris Principles’ and OHCHR NHRIs publications and other related materials and assesses their accuracy and relevance.
• Performs other related duties as required.
  

Description Du Profil

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, analyse 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; and 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 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.