Human Rights Officer

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.

Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the OHCHR West Africa Regional Representative or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer will:

• Support the OHCHR West Africa Regional Office to implement the work plan and in particular support the implementation of the Liptako Gourma Project
• Provide administrative support for the implementation of the project
• Establish and maintain cooperative contacts with government representatives, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civil society organizations, UN agencies and other partners operating in the Liptako Gourma region:
• Assist in conducting human rights capacity-building activities and in developing and implementing human rights training programmes per the Liptako Gourma project;
• Contribute to and/or draft various reports, communications, briefing notes, statements or other products;
• Conduct fact-finding missions and investigations into abuses/violations of human rights or humanitarian law;
• Ensure, coordinate and supervise the timely entry of accurate and verified human rights cases into the Project database; conduct quality control and deliver statistics and trend reports as required;
• Ensure human rights mainstreaming within UN planning and programming;
• Ensure the integration of gender perspectives, with specific attention to issues related to women and girls, including conflict-related sexual violence, within all assigned human rights activities;
• Represent the Liptako Gourma Project at working-level meetings, as relevant;
• When working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training; and
• Perform other related duties as required

Educational additional comments

international human rights

Law, Political Science, International Relations, Social Science, or another discipline relevant to human rights.

Experience remark

• Three years of work experience at the national and/or international level in a field related to human rights.
• Knowledge of international human rights instruments and tools for the promotion and protection of human rights is required.
• Knowledge of international humanitarian law is desirable.
• Experience in human rights monitoring and reporting is desirable.
• Experience in research and drafting documents, such as reports, is desirable.
• Experience working in a developing, conflict or post-conflict setting is an advantage.

Language skills

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• French(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise details

Law, Political Science, International Relations, Social Science, or another discipline relevant to human rights.

Competencies values

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Integrity, Judgement and Decision-making, Knowledge Sharing, Leadership, Managing Performance, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Working in Teams

Application procedure

• Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? First register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply. * Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? First update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply. This is a national UN Volunteer assignment, therefore only nationals of Senegal and legal residents in Senegal with a residency permit, the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply. Don’t forget to tick the yes box for: “I am interested in serving as a volunteer in my own country.” Application deadline: 01-08-2021