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• Carry out research on areas of domestic
  Legislation and Policy with major human rights implications with a view of
  providing substantive support to the Office team and relevant national
  partners;
• Provide commentary on legislation,
  policies, rules of procedure, and other statutory frameworks, advising the
  State and other stakeholders with reference to international human rights
  standards and comparative good practices;
• Support legislative and policy reform
  initiatives led by the State or other stakeholders through provision of
  technical assistance in drafting of relevant regulatory frameworks;
• Provide legal analytical advice on matters
  pertaining to national laws, for OHCHR’s substantive work at country
  level.

• Build and maintain relationships with key
  institutions in the law and policy making process, UN agencies and civil
  society partners with a view to facilitating OHCHR’s technical cooperation
  on human rights;
• Targeted advocacy with national partners
  so as to influence State institutions and local partners to adopt
  appropriate policy or actions that strengthen human rights compliance;
• Represent OHCHR on the Justice Law and
  Order (JLOS) Sector Working Group and Coordination meetings with
  Development Partners to provide substantive human rights guidance on
  international human rights norms and standards;
• Monitor key reform and technical
  assistance processes within the JLOS Sector, and ensure circulation of
  information within OHCHR;
• Provide strategic analysis of
  opportunities to advance OHCHR’s technical support on legal issues and
  administration of justice in particular, within the country.

• Plan, organize and support implementation
  of OHCHR’s capacity building and sensitization workshops targeting
  Government, State institutions and civil society organizations;
• Take initiative in the implementation of
  thematic priorities assigned to the legal unit as indicated under the
  Office Work Plan.

• Significantly contribute to the
  preparation of OHCHR’s reports taking stock of work achievements and
  progress through monthly and activity reports as well as regular updates
  on thematic areas for submission to OHCHR’s Headquarters in Geneva, the UN
  Resident Coordinator’s Office and to donors, as requested;
• Contribute to development of OHCHR’s
  publications and knowledge products to support capacity building and
  advocacy, as may be required;

• Actively contribute to the overall work of
  OHCHR as a team player with professionalism, integrity and commitment, and
  participate in other OHCHR program activities, including human rights
  commemorations, monitoring interventions, etc., as requested;
• Ensure the consistent integration of a
  gender perspective in all assignments;
• Perform other related duties as required;

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  UNHCR Field Associate job opportunity should hold a University degree in
  law. A post-graduate degree in human rights or a related field will be an
  added advantage.
• At least five years of relevant experience
  (or three years if holding a post graduate degree) working in national,
  regional, or international organizations or non-governmental
  organizations, in the field of human rights, rule of law, legal advisory
  services, or a related field.
• Previous exposure and experience working
  with international human rights standards, instruments and mechanisms, and
  knowledge and expertise of gender and women’s rights issues would be an
  asset.
• Strong legal background and analytical
  skills.
• Proven ability to function independently,
  to take initiative and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with
  competence to assess priorities and deliver in a timely manner
• Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of
  judgment and tact
• Ability to communicate clearly in English
  both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a team, and establish
  effective working relations with persons of different national and
  cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to deal patiently and tactfully
  with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

• Professionalism – Comprehensive
  knowledge and understanding of human rights-related matters; ability to
  identify problems, i.e., political, ethnic, racial, gender-based, social,
  economic, etc., causing civil unrest in a country or geographic area;
  demonstrated research and analytical skills, including the ability to
  identify and participate in the resolution of relevant issues/problems;
  basic knowledge of institutional mandates, policies, guidelines, etc.,
  related to human rights; skill in developing sources for data collection.
• Planning and Organizing –
  Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own
  work plan; Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment in the context of
  assignments given;
• Communication – Ability to speak
  and write in a clear and concise manner, including ability to draft a
  variety of reports, correspondence, etc.; Technological Awareness – Good
  computer skills, including proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets,
  other and relevant software packages;
• Teamwork – Good interpersonal
  skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with
  sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Respect for gender and diversity:
  The candidate works effectively with people from all backgrounds, treats all
  people with dignity and respect and men and women equally. He or she shows
  respect for, and understanding of, diverse points of view and demonstrates
  this understanding in daily work and decision-making. The candidate
  examines own biases and behaviors to avoid stereotypical responses and
  does not discriminate against any individual or group. He or she includes
  a gender perspective in substantive work.
• Technological Awareness:  Training and/or experience
  utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other
  standard software packages and systems is required.

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