HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER (WOMEN PROTECTION ADVISOR)

Contract

This is a P-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Women Protection Section, Human Rights Division of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic, duty station Bangui . The incumbent reports to the Chief of the Women Protection Section

Responsibilities Within delegated authority and under the overall supervision of the Chief of Women Protection Section, the Women Protection Advisor will be responsible for the following duties:

- Acts as Women Protection Advisor and in this capacity undertakes and leads investigations, prepares reports and advises the human rights component on the monitoring, investigation, capacity building and protection activities that the component needs to undertake and further coordinate with other Women Protection Advisors of the mission including in respect of the Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Arrangements; - Supports the implementation of Security Council Resolutions 1820, 1888 and 1960 on Conflict-related Sexual Violence (CRSV) in close coordination with other WPAs and MARA focal points of other mission components; - Leads and undertakes the monitoring, investigation and reporting on sexual violence in conflict with respect to the Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Arrangement (MARA). To this effect, coordinates human rights component support as required; - Analyzes information and identifies patterns and trends of conflict-related sexual violence and contributes to the human rights component's maintenance of an effective and secure case information management system with conflict related sexual violence case information; - Plans and develops small-scale projects to support prevention and response to CRSV by civil society actors and relevant Mission components; liaises with partner organizations to identify gaps in service provision for victims of CRSV and supports the coordination of mitigation measures, including the implementation of short-term projects; - Ensures regular information exchange and support technical advice to other mission components (civilian, Police and Military), the UN Country Team, Government representative and authorities, rule of law institutions and civil society for the combating of sexual violence and the inclusion of CRSV prevention and response activities in strategies work plans, standard operations procedures and referral and coordination mechanisms as appropriate. As required supports training and capacity building initiatives; - Ensures regular information exchange and close coordination in monitoring, verification and reporting with Child Protection Advisers (in peacekeeping and political missions), UNICEF Child Protection Officers or other actors leading on the implementation of 1612/1882 MRM; - Provides guidance to human rights officers on for integrating CRSV considerations in their work, notably to those assigned in field offices, including as it relates to monitoring, investigation, reporting awareness-raising, and the provision of technical advice or capacity building activities in their respective mission area; - Strengthens the Human Rights components efforts to protect survivors of sexual violence including in seeking redress and accountability for sexual violence; - Supports the referral of survivors of sexual violence in seeking protection, redress and accountability for sexual violence and, contributes to the development and strengthening of the referral pathway as appropriate

Competencies Professionalism :

Expert knowledge of human rights principles and women's rights, particularly sexual and gender-based violence, international mechanisms and of related concepts, including protection of civilians, transitional justice, humanitarian action, DDR, legislative and rule of law reforms. Comprehensive knowledge of institutional mandates, organizational structures and policies within the UN, guidelines and methodologies relating to human rights; Capacity to maintain effective working relationships with other UN, NGO, state and/or government stakeholders and to advocate for the respect and integration of human rights in various fora; Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Communication :

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork:

Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Managing Performance:

Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decisionmaking authority; Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; Appraises performance fairly.

Education Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in law, development studies, social studies in International Relations, Human Rights Law, Gender Studies, or in a related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree

Work Experience A minimum of seven (7) years with a master's degree or nine (9) years with a bachelor's degree of progressively responsible experience at international levels in human rights, peace and security, gender, humanitarian or development issues is required.

Experience on issues dealing with women, peace and security and the integration of gender perspectives in policy and programme development processes is required

Work experience in a conflict or post-conflict location is highly desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in both English and French (oral and written) is required.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice - This position is temporarily available. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.

• This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.

• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

  United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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