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Job Opening
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HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER, P3
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Job Code Title: |
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HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER
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Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
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GENEVA
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Posting Period: |
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6 January 2014-6 March 2014
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Job Opening number: |
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13-HRI-OHCHR-32218-R-GENEVA (X)
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N/A
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Org. Setting and Reporting
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This post is located in the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. The incumbent will work in the Human Rights Treaties Division (HRTD), under the general supervision of the Director of the Human Rights Treaties Division and the direct supervision of the Chief of the Petitions and Inquires Section of HRTD.
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Responsibilities
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Under the general supervision of the Director of the Human Rights Treaties Division of OHCHR and the direct supervision of the Chief of the Petitions and Inquires Section, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
- Services meetings of those committees that are mandated to examine individual complaints and inquiries;
- Drafts summaries of incoming complaints and inquiries, recommendations for decisions on interim measures of protection as well as final decisions on the merits of complaints;
- Carries out research into and drafts reports on the jurisprudence of the treaty bodies concerned and prepare legal analyses;
- Helps to ensure the consistency and the coherence of the jurisprudence of the treaty bodies and contributes to the continuous strengthening of the treaty bodies;
- Provides Secretariat support to the following human rights treaty bodies: Human Rights Committee, Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Committee against Torture, Committee on the Rights of the Child, Committee on Migrant Workers, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Committee on Enforced Disappearances and Meeting of the Chairpersons of human rights treaty bodies, SubCommittee on the Prevention of Torture;
- Prepares country analyses and draft-lists of issues for State reports to be examined by human rights treaty bodies; Services the meetings of treaty bodies;
- Drafts concluding observations under the State reporting procedure;
- Participates in training activities on the work of treaty bodies;
- Provides support to the Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture as required.
- Performs other related duties as required.
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Competencies
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PROFESSIONALISM: Good knowledge of and exposure to a wide range of human rights issues. Good knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines related to human rights, in particular treaty-based complaints procedures and monitoring mechanisms. Good analytical and research skills, including the ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources. 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. PLANNING AND ORGANISING: 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. TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS: Keeps abreast of available technology ; Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office ; Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks ; Shows willingness to learn new technology. 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.
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Education
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Advanced university degree in law, preferably with specialization in human rights. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
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Work Experience
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At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience at national and international levels in the human rights or related fields, preferably with treaty based complaints procedures.
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Languages
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Fluency in English and in either French, Russian or Spanish. Knowledge of a third UN official language is desirable.
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Assessment
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Eliminatory written test and competency based interview.
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Special Notice
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Extension of the appointment is subject to Extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
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United Nations Considerations
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The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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No Fee
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THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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