Human Rights Officer, P4 AT UNITED NATION (UN)

Posting Title:	Human Rights Officer, P4
Job Code Title:	HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER
Department/Office:	Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Duty Station:	TUNIS
Posting Period:	16 July 2018 - 29 August 2018
Job Opening Number:	18-Human Rights Affairs-OHCHR-100833-R-Tunis (X)
Staffing Exercise	N/A

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

 

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Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in the country office located in Tunis, Tunisia. The incumbent reports to the OHCHR Head Tunis Office.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assists the Head of the OHCHR Tunis Office to oversee the execution of the Office work plan ensuring optimal use of resources allocated; the necessary coordination and organisation among all programme areas; and supervises the daily activities of the Office;
• Coordinates the preparation and submission to headquarters of monthly and annual reports on activities and achievements of the objectives set in the work plan and country note;
• Acts as Deputy Head of Office and as Officer in Charge during the absence of the Head of the Office;
• Reviews, monitors and evaluates activities related to the implementation of international human rights instruments, including recommendations of treaty bodies and mechanisms of the Human Rights Council;
• Assist with the coordination of the office’s human rights monitoring and documentation work;
• Supervises and coordinates the work related to the area of justice, security and case work;
• Works with UN and non-governmental programmes in the country to integrate human rights perspective, helps design and implements the human rights programme of the Office and organization and focus of the evaluation.
• Ensures up-to-date information regarding substantive matters in the field of human rights and makes recommendations on actions to take;
• Maintains contact with other sectors of the UN, other international organizations and government counterparts on coordination and policy matters; briefs representatives and provides, as appropriate suggestions and recommendations;
• Assists in the development and implementation of a training program in the field of human rights, international humanitarian law, democracy and the rule of law, with attention to gender perspectives;
• Responsible for carrying out, in consultation with the Head of the Tunisia Office, coordination work and administrative functions related to the staff, planning and budget;
• Trains and supervises new/junior staff;
• Performs other related duties as required

 

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of and exposure to a range of human rights issues including, monitoring human rights in the Middle East and North Africa region; approaches and techniques to identify and address legislative and institutional gaps with respect to human rights protection and promotion; assess and address the Government's needs for technical assistance and capacity building; develop effective mechanisms for monitoring and reporting on human rights violations; support the development of transitional justice processes and mechanisms; integrate human rights into humanitarian responses and UN development plans and processes. Knowledge of and exposure to institutional mandates and the work of UN human rights mechanisms. Ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on the human rights situation in the country, including the political environment and legal statutes as they pertain to human rights. 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. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

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.

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.

 

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in law, human rights, political science or international relations, social sciences or other related disciplines. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

 

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, international relations, law or related area. Experience managing a team is desirable. Experience in human rights monitoring is desirable. Experience working with the United Nations Common System on human rights policies and programmes at regional and national levels, preferably in the Middle East and North Africa region is desirable.

 

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in Arabic and at least in one of the UN working languages, (English or French), is required. Knowledge of the other UN working language is an advantage.

 

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

 

Special Notice

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.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

 

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation or sexual abuse, or crimes other than minor traffic offences, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

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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