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Devoirs et responsabilités
- Provide substantive support to UNDP HQ, Regional Centres and Country Offices in the implementation of UNDP policies, programmes and procedures related to indigenous peoples.
- Liaison with indigenous peoples, indigenous peoples’ organizations, the UNDG and other UN partners, and civil society organizations on IP issues and the implementation of UNDP policies in the area of indigenous peoples.
- Provide substantive support to the implementation of the UN-Indigenous Peoples’ Partnership (UNIPP) in close cooperation with ILO, OHCHR and the UNDG Multi-Donor Task Fund (MDTF) Office on behalf of UNDP, including support to the UNIPP Policy Board, programme development, resource mobilization and communication.
- Support the Chairperson of the UNDP Indigenous Peoples’ Liaison Committee (IPLC) on following up on recommendations of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues and other related issues;
- Support the Chairperson of the IPLC in her/his role of UNDP focal point for Indigenous Peoples’ issues, including co-ordination, representation and reporting on UNDP’s work and progress in the area of indigenous peoples’ rights with the following: the General Assembly Third Committee, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous peoples, the UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Inter-Agency Support Group (IASG) and, the UNDG Management Committee on Indigenous Peoples’ issues.
- Serve as the secretariat for the UNDP Chairperson of the UNDP Indigenous People’s Liaison Committee (IPLC);
- Draft briefing notes for the Chairperson of the IPLC and co-ordinate and prepare meetings for the Chairperson of the IPLC and other IP related meetings / fora, particularly the the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues;
- Ensure knowledge sharing and knowledge management in the area of indigenous peoples, particularly through maintaining the UNDP Website, Intranet and Teamworks updated.
- Perform any other relevant tasks related to indigenous peoples requested by the Policy Advisor on Human Rights.
Compétences
- Strong knowledge of Indigenous Peoples’ issues, particularly their cultures, belief systems and institutions;
- Demonstrated work experience in indigenous communities and/or with indigenous peoples’ organizations in the promotion of indigenous peoples’ rights;
- Strong knowledge of the UN machinery and coordination systems including the human rights machinery;
- Strong knowledge of indigenous peoples’ organizations, networks and international advocacy;
- Strong organizational, networking and coordination skills;
- Familiarity and experience with the UN system;
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Ability to apply various governance related development theories to the specific context, including translating democratic governance principles into effective policy and programme interventions in relation to indigenous peoples;
- Strong analytical, negotiation and communications skills, including ability to produce high quality briefing material and reports;
- Professional and/or academic experience in one or more of the areas of the Democratic Governance Practice preferably human rights;
- Excellent negotiating and networking skills;
- Demonstrates flexibility to excel in a multi-cultural environment;
- Demonstrates the ability to work well in a team;
- Ability to write clearly and convincingly, adapting style and content to different audiences and to speak clearly and convincingly;
- Strong presentation skills in meetings with the ability to adapt for different audiences;
- Strong analytical, research and writing skills with demonstrated ability to think strategically;
- Strong capacity to communicate clearly and quickly;
- Strong inter-personal, negotiation and liaison skills.
Qualifications et expériences requises
- Specialized studies in international law/international human rights law or other relevant discipline (with human rights focus);
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in the field of indigenous Peoples rights.
- A track record of extensive national/international working experience in the development area and UNDP’s practice areas.
- English language knowledge is a requirement. Knowledge of indigenous peoples’ languages will be an asset. Knowledge of one additional UN language, preferably Spanish, preferred.