Jobs - 83297- National Human Rights Officer

National Human Rights Officer

Location :

Asuncion, PARAGUAY

Type of Contract :

FTA Local

Starting Date :

15-Apr-2019

Application Deadline :

21-Feb-19 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

NO-B

Duration of Initial Contract :

One (1) year

Languages Required :

English Spanish

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

National Human Rights Officer (NO-B)

Context
The National Human Rights Officer (NO-B) in Paraguay will promote the work of international human rights mechanisms and support national authorities in complying with their reporting obligations under the UPR and Treaty Bodies; will support the implementation of a national human rights action plan; will assist the UN country team in integrating human rights into programming; and will also assist in building the capacity of the UN country team, national authorities and civil society with regard to human rights instruments and standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

Description of functions
Under the coordination and supervision of the Regional Representative for South America of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and in consultation with the Resident Coordinator, the National Human Rights Officer’s main responsibilities and tasks are:

Provide advice and input to the Resident Coordinator on human rights issues.
Provide technical advice, evaluation and legal analysis on international human rights norms, mechanisms and recommendations, including the incorporation of the human rights-based approach into the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) within the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Contribute to promote and disseminate international standards and principles.
Contribute in the elaboration of thematic and analytical documents, as well as provide inputs to preparing documents and reports.
Contribute to the follow up of the human rights situation in the country.
Follow-up the recommendations issued by human rights mechanisms and procedures as well as treaty bodies in order to promote and provide advice aimed at their implementation.
Conduct human rights workshops and seminaries and provide assistance in capacity and training activities.
Support the promotional and technical cooperation activities with the Government authorities, including Legislative Branch and the Judiciary in order to promote the harmonization of the Paraguayan law and judicial decisions with the international human rights standards.
Support the planning and execution of workshops and preparation of public events, including those together with governmental institutions, as well as with the civil society.
Provide technical assistance to the National Human Rights Institution.
Participate and promote activities and programs aimed at improving the empowerment of civil society organizations and individuals
Other further activities assigned by the Regional Representative for South America.

Competencies

CORE VALUES: INTEGRITY, PROFESSIONALISM, RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY

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 human rights standards, instruments and mechanisms. Good capacity of analysis and synthesis. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

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.

Planning & Organizing:
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.

Client Orientation:
Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Creativity:
Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

Required Skills and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in law, political sciences, international relations, social sciences or any other discipline related to human rights. A first level University degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced University degree.

Work Experience:
At least 2 years of progressively professional experience at national and/or international levels in the human rights field. Candidates who have a first level University degree must have a minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible professional experience.

Experience with the application/review of international human rights standards, instruments and mechanisms and mainstreaming human rights in public policy and programs is an asset.

Prior experience with United Nations or other international organization will be an advantage.

Languages:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency (written and spoken) in both Spanish and English is required.

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION SEEKS
FOR ITS OFFICE IN ASUNCIÓN

A National Human Rights Officer

Detailed job description, including recruitment qualifications is available in UNDP Paraguay Web Site www.py.undp.org

ONLY on-line (*) applications received through www.py.undp.org which contains a complete electronic UNDP P11 form delivered until February 21st, 2019 will be considered.

Local Fixed Term Appointment
Only nationals of Paraguay are eligible to apply
Public service staff or contractors -both former or on special leave without pay- should have a minimum of three (3) months break in service before applying.
UN/UNDP internal candidates may be applying for this position
We strongly encourage qualified women to apply

(*) ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS:

Download form UNDP P11 Personal History http://www.py.undp.org/ Ofertas Laborales/Pasantías;
Complete the form;
Print and sign;
Scan and save as .pdf file;

Go to the vacancy announcement through http://www.py.undp.org/ Ofertas Laborales/Pasantías;
Complete the on-line application (2 steps);
Once you complete the 2nd step, you will be requested to upload the completed P11 form into the application site (please use the “CV” Icon)
You will receive an automatic Thank you note;