Human Rights Associate

Contract

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

Pursuant to its mandate, OHCHR submits periodic reports to the Human Rights Council and the General Assembly and informs discussions within other United Nations bodies. In addition, OHCHR oPt is the coordinator of the Humanitarian Protection Cluster. This UNV position is foreseen to support the monitoring and reporting function of OHCHR oPt, in particular in East Jerusalem. Only applications from Jerusalemite candidates are accepted.

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Head of Office/Head of Monitoring, and the direct guidance of the Human Rights Officer responsible for the monitoring of East Jerusalem, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Assist in the gathering of information and documentation of specific cases of human rights violations, including supporting in the interviewing of victims and witnesses; • Assist in the compilation and analysis of situational information on the human rights situation in East Jerusalem, including from Hebrew-language sources, including for the daily situation reports, biweekly reports and other internal reporting; • Assist in the compilation, organisation and analysis of data on human rights issues in the oPt, including from Hebrew-language sources; • Assist the office in the maintenance of a strong network of local partners for the regular exchange of information, including through social media and other means; • Assist upon request in the capacity-building and protection cluster activities, including organisation of meetings and field visits, communication with partners, and related tasks; • Assist the office to ensure the integration of gender perspectives and attention to specific women rights issues within all OHCHR activities; • Assist in drafting and preparing public information material including social media updates, PowerPoint presentations and other written material.

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

• At least 3 years of professional work experience relevant to human rights at the national and/or international level. Fully proficient computer skills, including use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. word processing, spreadsheets and internet-searching is required.

• Experience in monitoring human rights is desirable. • Knowledge of and experience working on human rights or humanitarian issues in East Jerusalem is desirable. • Experience with drafting compilations and analysis of information from a variety of sources is an asset. • Experience using databases and conducting open-source monitoring and searching is an asset.

The duty station for the assignment will be Ramallah. As is the case for UN staff and partners, the volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of ILS 5748.41 is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents), as well as Exit allowance for satisfactory service.