Jobs - 51080- Three Human Rights Field Monitor

Three Human Rights Field Monitor – PBF Project (Open to Yemeni Nationals Only)

Location :

Sana'a, YEMEN

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

18-Dec-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-4

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 year with 3 months’ probation period

Languages Required :

Arabic

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Under the guidance and supervision of the Deputy Head of Office, OHCHR Sana'a, Yemen, the Field Monitor will provide weekly and periodic reports to the OHCHR's office- Yemen on Human rights violations at the field level. The field monitor has to ensure highest standards of discretion.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the OHCHR Deputy Head of Yemen Office, the incumbent will assist in monitoring the conduct of security forces regarding compliance with human rights standards, including in the context of arrest and detention, and expressing of democratic freedoms i.e. demonstrations and other public gatherings;
Conducting regular visits to police stations, detention centers, and prisons with the aim of monitoring the compliance with human rights standards in these places;
Monitoring the demonstrations and public gatherings;
Ensuring continued communications with relevant security forces on specific cases or patterns of human rights violations and advocating for appropriate ways to address these violations;
Developing network contacts with human rights organizations, other nongovernmental organizations, local government officials and other relevant actors working in their area as reliable data resources of human rights violations committed by security forces.
Liaise with government, NGOs, Civil Society organizations, UN agencies and other partners to create baseline data on the human rights situation in detention centers, with special attention to vulnerable groups;
Receiving complaints and interviewing victims and witnesses on-site and ascertaining the circumstances and acts that led to violation ( e.g. suspicious death, an illegal detention, torture or other human rights violation), including individual cases and the use of international human rights mechanisms;
Verify the substance of any information received with human rights organization or association with knowledge of the matter, and/ or with assistance from any human rights organization or entity with knowledge of the case under scrutiny;
Drafting correspondence and communications when required;
Develop accurate, precise, prompt and action oriented periodic reports with clear recommendations for next steps taken;
Contributing to the annual report to the RC;
Alert OHCHR as to major developments or trends (including the drafting of emergency reports); and to plan future efforts to improve the human rights situation in detention centers;
Participate with other HROs in discussions with relevant authorities and other influential actors with the aim of stopping or preventing human rights violations or seek other remedial action by the authorities to prevent similar violations occurring in the future;
Report on work accomplishment regularly, including during regular meetings at the OHCHR Country Office;
Perform other related activities as requested.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge of human rights in Yemen or related discipline;
Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills;
Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
Must be team-orientated, with good interpersonal skills;.
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
Impeccable and proven reliability, with an ability to remain focused under pressure with a commitment to hard work over protracted hours.

Team Orientation:

Be part of and contribute to OHCHR’s objectives in a cooperative way;
Utilize the competencies detailed in the job description to produce the required outputs;
Communicate with internal clients, service providers etc. to establish facts;
Be an active learner taking the opportunity to develop own competence.

Knowledge Management and Learning

Promotes knowledge management and in the project through personal example;
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

University degree (Master's preferable) in Law, international development and any other social science or relevant field.

Experience:

5 years' experience in monitoring and reporting with emphasis on Human rights violations;
Experience working in human rights, international law and rule of law in Yemen or related discipline;
Good experience of working in management and/or project coordination in Yemen;
Sound experience in partnership building with clients and external actors;
A thorough knowledge of UN rules, regulations and procedures will be a significant advantage;
Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the country.

Language:

Fluency and excellent writing skill in Arabic is required;
Knowledge of English language is an asset.