Technical Specialist in Gender and Human Rights

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.

The Country Programme of OHCHR-Colombia includes strategic results on the application of international standards for the inclusion and participation of indigenous and Afro-descendant peoples in decisions that affect them, through participation and the realization of rights to prior consultation within the framework of the ILO Convention 169 and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, with special consideration to the rights of indigenous women and women of African descent. The Office in Colombia seeks to strengthen indigenous, afro-descendants and women organizations on their knowledge on international standards on women rights and participation to further their leadership in decision-making processes related to peacebuilding, the eradication of discrimination and gender-based violence.

Under the direct supervision of the Representative, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Provide support in collecting information on human rights and ethnic policies and action plans, from a variety of sources; analysing the information and drafting reports as necessary • Provide support to the capacity building and advisory services as appropriate across the Of-fice for the promotion and protection of the fundamental rights and freedoms of indigenous peoples and Afro-descendant communities. • Support and participate in activities promoting awareness of public and private entities of in-ternational human rights standards on prior and free consultation. • Ensure a gender mainstreaming with an intersectional perspective. • Identify key contacts and opportunities for strategic partnerships and facilitate communication with them. • Assist the Office to transmit and spread its mandate; • Perform other duties as required.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading rel-evant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day) • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country- Provide annual and end of assignment reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities using UNV’s Volunteer Reporting Application- • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publica-tions/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Adaptability and Flexibility Client Orientation Commitment and Motivation Commitment to Continuous Learning Communication Empowering Others Ethics and Values Integrity Professionalism Respect for Diversity Working in Teams

progressively experience at the national or international level in human rights including experience in the promotion and protection of human rights of indigenous peoples, afrodescendants, or women rights. • Excellent knowledge of international human rights instruments and tools for the promotion and protection of human rights is required. • Knowledge of the Colombian context is an asset. • Experience working in a developing, conflict or post-conflict setting is an advantage. • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; • familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;

The UN Volunteer will be located in Bogotá, which is the capital of Colombia. All public and health services are available in Bogotá, as well as cultural and other recreational activities. Since this is an international UNV assignment, the holder will be responsible for the organization of his or her own home and the other essential elements of life. Official missions and all movements must be reported to UNDSS. United Nations Volunteers are part of an insurance plan.

Bogotá is the capital of Colombia and one of the most populated cities in Latin America, so that subsistence expenses (including housing expenses) are higher than in other cities. Living and working conditions in Bogotá present "low" risks. The city has security problems common to most growing capitals, however this does not create a permanent risk exposure for national and international staff. All UN Volunteers receive a report from the Mission Security Section that addresses the security envi-ronment of the duty station, guides the security measures to adopt and the selection of the residence. United Nations Volunteers are entitled to a grant for improvements in residential security (MORSS) and have access to security training (some are mandatory, and others recommended).

In Bogotá there are complete health services. In addition to the public service, several international schools are present in the city. Bogotá offers a lively cultural program and other recreational activities. The El Dorado Airport in Bogotá is the largest in the country. It is served by flights from the Americas and from the main airports in Europe. It is very close to the urban area and is easily accessible, either by public or private transport.