Application Deadline: Saturday, 2 May 2020.
Human Rights Officer, New York, United States
Organization: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Country: United States
City: New York, USA
Office: OHCHR New York
Grade: P-3
Organisational Setting and Reporting
This position is located within the New York Office of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), in Intergovernmental Affairs, Outreach and Programme Support Section. The incumbent will report to the Chief of Section and through her/him to the Director of New York Office and the Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Plans and coordinates activities related thematic mandates on human rights focusing on equality and non-discrimination and other thematic issues in the context of intergovernmental fora including integrating a gender perspective.
Conducts substantive research and analysis of human rights issues/events and assesses their impact on the human rights situation intergovernmental fora.
Collects and analyses human rights data and indicators in country/region of assignment, including gender-specific data and indicators.
Provides support to New York-based intergovernmental processes and bodies relevant to human rights; follows-up on implementation of decisions rendered by policy-making bodies.
Ensures human rights issues, including their gender equality dimensions considerations, are integrated into political, humanitarian and economic efforts and programme.
Defines work plan for area assigned in accordance with established terms of reference.
Represents UN human rights programme at working level meetings.
Writes a variety of reports, communications, briefings, statements, etc., including to policy making bodies.
May provide guidance to new/junior staff.
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, procedures and methodologies relating to human rights. Research and analytical skills, including ability to identify and participate in the resolution of human rights issues. Ability to identify sources for data collection, research and analyze information and draft human rights reports. Ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on the human rights situation in the area of assignment. 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. 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 five years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area is required.
Experience working on intergovernmental affairs on human rights is desirable.
Experience with national authorities, civil society, or the international human rights system and mechanisms is also 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 another UN official language is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARILY AVAILABLE FOR A PERIOD STARTING 26 MAY 2020 TO 14 SEPTEMBER 2020.
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.
For Application Details: https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=135149
