Individual Contractor

Consultant Human Rights

Contract

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Result of Service

• Coordinate input from various substantive officers within UNODC, and convene internal meetings as required; - Undertake research and mapping exercises to identify existing tools and resources within the UN system, as well as UNODC that supports mainstreaming human rights and leaving no one behind, with a view to building a repository of knowledge on human rights; - Contribute to the dissemination of e-learning modules on human rights and the work of UNODC, as well as other relevant guidance tools; - Participates in survey initiatives; assists with the development, management, operation and maintenance of a human rights share point/ databases, systems and networks, assists with the collection of tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares preliminary conclusions; - Support various initiative related to mainstreaming HRBA into UNODC programming; - Support the coordination of input on various briefings, reports on human rights and rule of law related issues.

Work Location

Vienna Headquarters

Expected duration

16.09.2024-31.1.2025

Duties and Responsibilities

The UNODC Strategy 2021-2025 underscores the Office's commitment to human rights across its various mandate areas. The Strategy embeds human rights as a cross-cutting theme into all its programmes, spanning normative and policy work, research and technical assistance delivery. Moreover, the Strategy underscores our commitment to human rights, gender equality and the empowerment of women, as well as the protection of children and harnessing the transformative power of youth. It lays out a people-centered approach to achieving sustainable improvements in the lives of the most vulnerable, including people with disabilities. In implementing its mandates and supporting States to address crime, corruption, drugs and terrorism, and in coordination with the entire United Nations system, we work systematically in upholding human rights through our programmes and activities throughout the world. We work with justice institutions and other actors in the criminal justice system, while paying particular attention to adherence with human rights. The Individual Contractor will carry out the specific tasks to be performed under the direct supervision of the Drug Control and Criminal Justice Officer. Regular and proactive contact with the supervising officer to clarify questions during the process of work and/or to ask for interim clearance of individual parts of the work is expected. Under the direct supervision of the Drug Control and Crime Prevention Officer, and in close consultation with relevant substantive officers within UNODC, the Individual Contractor will: - Coordinate input from various substantive officers within UNODC, and convene internal meetings as required; - Undertake research and mapping exercises to identify existing tools and resources within the UN system, as well as UNODC that supports mainstreaming human rights and leaving no one behind, with a view to building a repository of knowledge on human rights; - Contribute to the dissemination of e-learning modules on human rights and the work of UNODC, as well as other relevant guidance tools; - Participates in survey initiatives; assists with the development, management, operation and maintenance of a human rights share point/ databases, systems and networks, assists with the collection of tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares preliminary conclusions; - Support various initiative related to mainstreaming HRBA into UNODC programming. - Support the coordination of input on various briefings, reports on human rights and rule of law related issues. The Programme supports the implementation of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development “a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity that seeks to strengthen universal peace in larger freedom” with over 400 eLearning modules delivered as standalone or integrated into broader courses on a range of law enforcement, criminal justice reform and heath topics.

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminology, international relations, political and social sciences, economics, development studies, human rights, gender studies or a related area is required. A first level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of 2 years working experience at the international or national levels on issues related to peace, justice, organized crime and rule of law. Experience in working with the United Nations and in working on relevant UNODC mandate areas. Experience in writing or editing documents for the United Nations, preferably on topics related to the mandates of UNODC, is desirable. Capacity to work independently and with minimal supervision.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this post, fluency in oral and written English, French and Spanish is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations Secretariat language is an advantage.

Additional Information

UNODC aims to ensure the systematic mainstreaming of human rights across its normative, policy and programmatic work; and to further strengthen existing guidance to further enhance this. UNODCs Global eLearning Programme strengthens the capacity of Member States to better address diverse human security and health challenges such as wildlife crime, human trafficking, drug abuse, HIV, gender-based violence, as well as promoting justice, human rights and international cooperation. Our training courses are designed to address challenges and safeguard populations, especially the most vulnerable persons, and is delivered online and offline across the world in line with the United Nations standards and norms and other relevant international instruments.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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