ASSISTANT HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER

Contract

This is a NO-A contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 1 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 2,540 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova. The incumbent reports to the National Human Rights Officer.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Assistant Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties: 1. Participates in identification of human rights issues, planning and implementation of interventions to tackle the identified issues • Contributes to identification of human rights issues, emerging and evolving trends of human rights concerns with regards to persons with disabilities, including refugees and other marginalized groups, as well as response and capacity gaps, and assist in the development of a strategy to respond to the situation; • Contributes to the planning, implementation and monitoring of the project activities following a human-rights based approach and with attention to disability inclusion mainstreaming. Including as part of the protection response, activity of the Disability and Age Taskforce and training of social workers as part of the RESTART reform; • Assists in mobilizing marginalized groups and their representative organizations in ensuring decision making process, including as part of the Office technical assistance provided to state institutions; 2. Assists in partnership building, advocacy and awareness raising • Supports the development and strengthening of strategic partnerships in the area of human rights promotion, with a focus on human rights of persons with disabilities, including refugees and other marginalized groups, in the Republic of Moldova including the left bank of Nistru river; • Assists in liaising with government, NHRI, NGOs, Civil Society Organizations, UN agencies and other partners as part of the mandate of the office of protecting and promoting human rights of persons with disabilities and other marginalized groups. • Establishes, maintains and nurtures regular contacts with civil society organizations engaged in the promotion and implementation of human rights of persons with disabilities, UN norms and international human rights standards on both banks of Nistru river, and provide them with relevant support; • Supports the organization of awareness raising activities related to human rights situation of marginalized groups in Moldova; 3. Contributes to reporting and developing analytical documents and papers • Contributes to the production of project reports, briefings, analytical documents and provide inputs to documents, especially with regards to human rights situation of marginalized groups, such as persons with disabilities; 4. Other • Uses information management tools developed by OHCHR, including the database; • Participates in and contribute to lessons learned processes; • Supports the OHCHR Moldova with any other relevant task.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of human rights principles, concepts and approaches. Knowledge of human rights of persons with disabilities. Ability to undertake research, analyze data, make recommendations and write draft reports on issues in the field of human rights, including the rights of persons with disabilities. 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. Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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. 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.

Education

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

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

For candidates who hold a first level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent), a minimum of two (2) years of experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area is required. No experience is required for candidates who hold an advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent). Experience in promoting the rights of persons with disabilities is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English, Romanian and Russian is required.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will 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. Candidates for the National Professional Officer category shall be of the nationality of the country where this position is located. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. 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, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, 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. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. 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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile 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.