Human Rights Field Monitor

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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.

This UNV assignment is part of OHCHR’s mandate to monitor and regularly report on the human rights situation and developments in Yemen, while undertaking direct and sustained interaction with national counterparts, including advocacy on sensitive human rights issues, and institutional, legal and judicial reforms.

Within the delegated authority and under the direct supervision of Head of the Monitoring Team, and overall supervision of the Head of Office or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Human Rights Field Monitor will:

•Assist in monitoring and documentation of the different international humanitarian law and human rights violations including in the context of conflict and terrorism, administration of justice, discrimination, civic space, with particular attention to at-risk groups (e.g. girls, women, persons with disabilities, minorities, IDPs, etc.). •Conducting regular visits to police stations, detention centers, and prisons with the aim of monitoring the compliance with human rights standards in these places. •Monitoring the demonstrations and public gathering. •Ensuring continued communications with relevant security forces on specific cases or patterns of human rights violations and advocating for appropriate ways to address these violations. •Developing network contacts with civil society actors (i.e. human rights organizations, other non-governmental organizations, journalists, etc.), local government officials and other relevant actors working in their areas, as reliable data resources of human rights violations committed by security forces. •Liaise with government, civil society organizations, UN agencies and other partners to create baseline data on the human rights situation in detention centers, with special attention to vulnerable groups. •Receiving complaints and interviewing victims and witnesses on-site and ascertaining the circumstances and acts that led to violation (e.g. suspicious death, an illegal detention, torture or other human rights violation), including individual cases and the use of international human rights mechanisms. •Verify the substance of any information received with human rights organization or association with knowledge of the matter, and/or with assistance from any human rights organization or entity with knowledge of the case under scrutiny. •Drafting correspondence and communications when required. •Develop accurate, precise, prompt and action oriented periodic reports with clear recommendations for next steps taken. •Alert OHCHR as to major developments or trends (including the drafting of emergency reports); and to plan future efforts to improve the human rights situation in detention centers. •Participate with other HROs in discussions with relevant authorities and other influential actors with the aim of stopping or preventing human rights violations or seek other remedial action by the authorities to prevent similar violations occurring in the future. •Report on work accomplishment regularly, including during regular meetings at the OHCHR Country Office. •Perform other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the line manager.

• Professionalism • Integrity •Teamwork and respect for diversity •Flexibility

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably advanced degree, Master’s) in law, international development or any other social science or relevant field; • Experience with UN and/or other international organizations is an asset; • At least 3 years of professional work experience in monitoring and reporting with emphasis on human rights violations; • Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the country; • Impeccable and proven reliability with an ability to remain focused under pressure with a commitment to hard work over protracted hours. • A thorough knowledge of UN rules, regulations and procedures will be a significant advantage; • Must be team-oriented, with good interpersonal skills and have an ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally; • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Sound security awareness; • Have affinity with or interest in human rights, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

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.

Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: unv.org