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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.

The United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) started on 15 October 2019, with a mandate to assist the government in strengthening the rule of law, policing and human rights protection. The Human Rights Component (HRC) serves as the entity within BINUH with primary responsibility for implementing the human rights tasks assigned to BINUH by the Security Council. The HRC also represents the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. The HRC monitors respect for civil and political rights as well as economic, social, and cultural rights; conducts investigations into emblematic violations; works to build the capacity of Haitian institutions to protect and promote human rights; prepares reports on the human rights situation; and works with State authorities, the National Human Rights Institution and civil society to address specific and systemic human rights concerns. Respect for human rights by State authorities and the State’s protection and realisation of human rights are essential to the consolidation of the democratic institutions of Haiti, and therefore central to BINUH’ and OHCHR’s mandate.

OHCHR contributes to the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) to ensure that the protection dimension continues to be integrated in the humanitarian response, especially regarding the nexus between humanitarian response, recovery and development and is co-leading with the National Human rights institution (OPC- Office de protection du Citoyen) the protection group.

These positions are located within the Human Rights Component of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), within the protection and capacity building Unit. Under the direct supervision of the Unit team leader and the overall supervision of the Head of the Human Rights Component, Representative of OHCHR in Haiti or her/his designate, the UNV Human Rights Officer will:

Facilitate the implementation of human rights mandate in the designated area of responsibility (AOR).
Acts as the focal point for reporting, including the Mid-Year Review and End-of-Year Report,
Review information collected by the monitoring and investigation team; identify gaps and orients the investigation accordingly.
Under the supervision of the head of the reporting Unit, ensure information collected corresponds to the required legal elements.
Prepare briefings, interview notes and analytical documents as required.
Support the drafting of reports including public report and ensure that information collected is properly documented, in accordance with standard OHCHR methodology, in coordination the Investigation Team Leader and the head of the reporting Unit.
Assist in the identification of the recommendations, in particular on accountability measures.
Assist in drawing analytical conclusions; proposes the structure of reports and visualisation of the Fact-Finding Mission’s findings and conclusions; assists in developing actionable and gender-sensitive recommendations.
Research analyses and present information gathered from diverse sources.
Organize and prepares written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
Ensure the integration of gender perspectives, with specific attention to issues related to women and girls,
Performs other functions as required.

When working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, set aside dedicated time for capacity development

Accountability, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Judgement and Decision-making, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams

total. At least two years of work experience in a field related to protection, migrations, humanitarian or 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 research and drafting documents, such as reports, is required.

Haiti, especially the capital Port-au-Prince, is a bustling and crowded country with high levels of poverty and unemployment throughout. While much of the infrastructure is somewhat lacking, and much of it is in the process of development, Haiti nonetheless has many areas of stunning natural beauty; it has a rich and diverse cultural heritage that is an enticing draw for foreign staff and expats alike.
Haiti is affected by problems in terms of safety and security, and many governments advise avoiding certain areas of the capital of Port-au-Prince. Due to the instability of the political system in Haiti, there are frequent protests, some of which run the risk of turning violent and are therefore best avoided.
While the end of 2019 was marked by nearly four months of “peyi lok” – widespread civil unrest, insecurity and political turmoil translating in recurrent teleworking arrangements) – the beginning of 2020 started by a deadlocked political dialogue and then the onset of the COVID-10 pandemic in mid-March.
UNDP in Haiti has become adept with regard to risk management. This has taken the form of proactively planning in advance in order to anticipate and prevent a negative impact of the volatile country context on programme and staff. For example, UNDP Country Office took the initiative to facilitate voluntary evacuation for high-risk UNDP personnel at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Strengthening security capacity within UNDP Country Office and an adaptive and proactive approach to the security environment has enabled UNDP to remain operational while ensuring the maximum safety for personnel.
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