Human Rights Specialist

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.

Description of task

The assignment will support the OHCHR Regional Office for the Pacific (ROP) in its efforts to promote and protect human rights. OHCHR ROP covers 16 countries: Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands Countries (PICs): Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.

Key human rights priorities of the Office include strengthening the rule of law by, for example, providing advice on legislation and policy, training of Police and supporting National Human Rights Institutions. ROP also prioritises work on climate change; youth; enhancing civic space and participation, including in relation to women human rights defenders and persons with disabilities; business and human rights and support for the international human rights mechanisms eg the Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review, the Treaty Bodies and Special Procedures. The Office engages with a wide range of stakeholders including governments, civil society, national human rights institutions, academic institutions, professional associations and individual rights holders, as well as the international human rights mechanisms, wider UN system and inter-governmental organizations.

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Representative, OHCHR Regional Office of the Pacific, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks in support of OHCHR human rights priorities:

• advocating and providing advice on human rights issues;
• facilitating learning and transfer of knowledge about human rights, including through trainings;
• facilitating dialogue between diverse stakeholders on human rights issues;
• supporting human rights education;
• building networks and alliances to extend human rights promotion and protection;
• supporting the functioning of the human rights mechanisms;
• raising human rights awareness.
• other tasks as requested.

Language skills

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise details

• Knowledge of human rights issues, including ability to identify and participate in the resolution of human rights issues.
• Research and analytical skills, including ability to identify sources for data collection, research and analyze information, assess human rights implications and draft human rights reports.
• Ability to incorporate gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Treats all people with dignity and respect and works effectively with people from all backgrounds.
• Shows pride in work, conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
• Information technology skills

Competencies values

Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Technological Awareness

Application procedure

This assignment is funded by the Government of Norway, therefore only Norwegian nationals are eligible to apply. Please apply via the link below. You can then either log in if you already have an account or register via ‘Candidate Signup’. You may apply to a maximum of three assignments per advertisement and indicate your order of preference in the ‘Additional Remarks’ section of your profile. Application deadline: 2 August 2021. Selection process: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection will be done by the UN Host Entity at the level of the country of assignment. Interviews will be conducted by the UN Host Entity between 19 August and 17 September. Usually these interviews are competency-based. COVID-19: In case of travel restrictions, assignments may start remotely or start dates may be postponed.