Jobs - 59996- National Human Rights Officer, TA, OHCHR, UN Human

National Human Rights Officer, TA, OHCHR, UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine - 6 posts

Localidad :

Donetsk, Odesa, Kramatorsk and Dnipropetrovsk, Ucrania

Tipo de contrato :

TA Local

Fecha de comienzo del contrato :

Fecha límite de postulación :

25-Sep-15 (Medianoche Nueva York, Estados Unidos)

Nivel de puesto :

NO-B

Duración del contrato inicial :

till 31 December 2015 (with possibility of extension)

Idiomas requeridos :

Duración esperada del puesto :

El PNUD está comprometido con lograr la diversidad de su personal en términos de género, nacionalidad y cultura. Se alienta por igual a las personas que pertenecen a grupos minoritarios, a pueblos indígenas o que tienen alguna discapacidad a presentar su candidatura. Todas las solicitudes se tratarán con la mayor confidencialidad. UNDP no tolera la explotación y el abuso sexual, ningún tipo de acoso, incluido el acoso sexual, ni la discriminación. Por lo tanto, todos los candidatos seleccionados serán sometidos a una rigurosa verificación de referencias y antecedentes.

Antecedentes

Deberes y responsabilidades

Under the overall supervision of the Head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, and the direct supervision of a Head of Office in the geographic area of assignment, the National Human Rights Officer's main responsibilities and tasks will be to:

Research, collect, document and analyse information pertaining to the human rights situation in the area of assignment;
Contribute to the identification of emerging and evolving trends of human rights concerns and violations as well as response and capacity gaps, and assist in the development of a strategy to respond to the situation;
Provide input and advice on human rights issues as relevant to the mission's work in the geographic area of assignment;
Prepare briefing, interviews notes, analytical documents and contribute to the production of various documentation and reports;
Ensure that all activities are conducted in compliance with relevant standards and methods of work, including for protection and safe handling of information;
Engage in dialogue and carry out advocacy with relevant national authorities (civil and military), civil society organizations, the United Nations Country Team members and other international actors and stakeholders on human rights promotion and protection with a view to ensuring respect for human rights obligations;
Coordinate with other relevant stakeholders, including regional organizations, in the pursuit of the mandate of the monitoring mission;
Use information management tools developed by OHCHR, including the database;
Participate in and /or contributes to lessons learned processes;
Undertake other tasks as requested by the Head of the monitoring mission and Human Rights Officer in the geographic area of assignment

Competencias

Professionalism: Comprehensive knowledge of, and exposure to, a range of human rights and humanitarian issues, including approaches and techniques to address sensitive problems and conduct human rights monitoring and fact-finding; understanding of the gender dimension in the human rights field work; very good knowledge of UN institutional mandates, human rights policies and guidelines; ability to identify human rights issues and perspectives. Good analytical, research, fact-finding, monitoring, reporting and advocacy skills. Discretion and sound judgment in applying expertise to resolve complex and/or sensitive issues; solid knowledge of witness and victims protection; fully trained in management data.

Communication: Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to convey complex concepts and recommendations in a clear, concise style; ability to draft human rights documents.

Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education: Advanced university degree in law, social/political science, international relations or other disciplines related to human rights. A combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience, at the minimum a completed Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience: A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in the promotion and protection of human rights and related areas, including in monitoring, reporting and advocacy at the field level. Experience of monitoring and reporting on human rights situation and identifying relevant technical cooperation needs in a crisis context would be a significant asset. Knowledge of the region is an asset.

Languages: Excellent command of oral and written English, Ukrainian and Russian.

Several posts will be filled from the advertisement: 3 in Kramatorsk, 1 in Dnipropetrovsk, 1 in Odessa and 1 in Donetsk.

Application Instructions:

Click on the "Apply now" button.
Input your information in the appropriate Sections: personal information, language proficiency, education, resume and motivation. You can type in or paste your Resume into the last box.
Upon completion of the first page, please hit "submit application" tab at the end of the page. On the next page, you will be asked to upload your Resume. Instead of uploading your Resume, please submit a fully completed and signed UNDP Personal History Form (P-11). When completing the Form and, even though not currently requested, please include email addresses for your Supervisors.
Without the completed and signed P11 your application will not be considered. The UNDP Personal History Form can be downloaded at link. Failure to disclose prior employment or making false representations on this form will be grounds for withdrawal of further consideration of his/her application or termination, where the appointment or contract has been issued.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and please ensure that copies of your educational qualifications are available when contacted.

This is a locally recruited position and no expatriation benefits will apply.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 25/09/2015

UNDP will use a transparent and competitive screening process, though will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest. Applications may only be submitted for specific vacancy. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.