Human Rights Officer

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

In accordance with the terms established in the agreement signed by de Government of Venezuela and the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the main functions of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Venezuela are the following:

To provide technical assistance to state institutions to assist in the implementation of policies, programs and measures to promote and protect human rights;
To mainstream human rights amongst the UN Country Team;
To accompany and support civil society organizations;
To monitor, document and analyze the human rights situation in the country, including through field visits and visits of detention centers; share and exchange with relevant authorities related human rights concerns;
To promote the observance of human rights and the implementation of recommendations made by international human rights bodies and mechanisms;
To report on the activities of the Office and the general human rights situation in the country according to the mandates given by the Human Rights Council and the mandate of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
The UNV professional will contribute to the strengthening of the strategic thematic priorities for the current planning cycle, including the implementation of a gender perspective.
The UNV Volunteer will interact with other UN agencies, funds and programs, as well as with public institutions, authorities and civil society, particularly those dedicated to the promotion and protection of human rights.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the unit coordinator or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Gather information and report on the human rights situation in the thematic area, including through contacts with other United Nations actors, state authorities and civil society,
Prepare and undertake field missions including the timely drafting of reports and follow up.
Conduct analysis of compliance of national legal framework and/or public policies with international human rights standards.
Promote dialogue between local human rights and civil society networks, local authorities and the OHCHR Office in Venezuela on measures to promote the observance of human rights in their locality.
Use the OHCHR database to enter cases and document allegations and violation of human rights violations.
Provide technical assistance and follow up to activities with counterparts and partners at different levels within the framework of the Office´s Mandate.
Assist in other duties relevant to the post, as requested by the Coordinator of the Unit.

, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Working in Teams

A minimum of 3 years of experience in the field of human rights at the national or international level. Experience working with/supporting civil society organizations, conducting human rights analysis, documenting individual cases of human rights violations and technical assistance and promotion of human rights desirable.

Experience in the field of Economic Social and Cultural Rights, development and/or humanitarian issues are an asset.

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