Associate Human Rights Officer

Contract

This is a UNV National Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Youth contracts.

Jordan has ratified seven out of the nine core international human rights treaties, is undergoing the 4th universal periodic review (UPR) at the outset of 2024 and welcomed several independent experts on a country visit. See United Nations Human Rights Mechanisms Jordan's Engagement: https://jordan.un.org/en/134049-united-nations-human-rights-mechanisms-jordans-engagement. In the second half of 2022, the SHRA with assistance of the assigned UN Volunteer would support organizing a visit by the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities and preparations for the UPR. The UN Volunteer will also support the collection and analysis of data and information pertaining to human rights matters, including their gender dimensions, to address related human rights issues in Jordan.

National UN Youth Volunteers in Jordan are entitled to:

• Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of JOD 716.92;
• Annual and learning leaves;
• Free life and medical insurance; and
• Free access to different learning platforms.

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Under the direct supervision of the SHRA in the RCO Jordan, the UN Volunteer, Associate Human Rights Officer, will undertake the following tasks:

• Contribute to researching and collecting information pertaining to human rights issues including their gender dimensions, from a variety of data sources and maintain and improve a related Information Platform, and prepare resulting analysis for presentation of trends and patterns to the UNCT; • Support integration of human rights in programmatic support; • Assist in conducting capacity-building activities and in developing and implementing workshops/ training programmes in the field of human rights with a focus on the rights of persons with disabilities, and in preparation of the next UPR of Jordan; • Assist in tailoring a generic human rights recommendations database to Jordan to strengthen to track the implementation of human rights recommendations; • Assist in the preparations of the visit of the Special Rapporteur on Persons with Disabilities; • Liaise and communicate closely with human rights organizations to facilitate their engagement with human rights mechanisms, but also to identify incidents, and analyze the potential impact of reported incidents on the overall human rights situation; • Contribute to and/or draft various internal and external reports, communications, briefing notes, talking points, press releases, statements, or other products related to human rights issues; • Participate, on behalf of the Senior Human Rights Advisor, in working level meetings on human rights and related issues; and • Perform other related duties as required.

☒ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Technological Awareness ☒ Working in Teams

human rights. • Work experience related to the field of human rights and having knowledge of international human rights instruments and tools for the promotion and protection of human rights is required. • Demonstrated interest and/or experience (up to two years) in human rights; • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded; • Proven experience in research and drafting documents, such as reports, briefing notes, etc.;
• Experience in human rights monitoring and reporting is desirable; • Experience in the Middle East region is also desirable; • Knowledge of UN system would be an asset.

Amman, the capital, is a peaceful city with over four million residents. People are friendly to visitors. Services in terms of banking, transportation, health and communications are easily available. Though Arabic is the official language, English is widely spoken among the majority of the population, especially in Amman. Road network is good both in terms of spread and quality of the roads. Public transportation in Amman is limited. Taxis are relatively cheap and easily available. There are a number of shopping malls, restaurants, gyms, and cinemas. A large variety of accommodation options can be found; however, it is worth noting that prices in Amman have generally increased in the past few years. There are no specific security threats. Amman is a very easy city in which to live; large, many amenities, very modern and serviced by an international airport with direct flights to most capital cities. According to the assessment of the UN Department of Safety & Security (UNDSS) Jordan is a family duty station (category A hardship).

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan.