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UN National Human Rights Officer Job Opportunities – Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Job Title: National Human Rights Officer
Organisation: Office
of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Head of
Office/Deputy Head of Office
Office/Deputy Head of Office
Grade: NOA
About UNHCR:
The Office of the United
Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) represents the world’s
commitment to universal ideals of human dignity. We have a unique mandate from
the international community to promote and protect all human rights. The High
Commissioner for Human Rights is the principal human rights official of the
United Nations. The High Commissioner heads OHCHR and spearheads the United
Nations’ human rights efforts. We offer leadership, work objectively, educate
and take action to empower individuals and assist States in upholding human
rights.
Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) represents the world’s
commitment to universal ideals of human dignity. We have a unique mandate from
the international community to promote and protect all human rights. The High
Commissioner for Human Rights is the principal human rights official of the
United Nations. The High Commissioner heads OHCHR and spearheads the United
Nations’ human rights efforts. We offer leadership, work objectively, educate
and take action to empower individuals and assist States in upholding human
rights.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office/Deputy Head of Office
and under the direct supervision of the Team Leader within delegated authority,
the National Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
and under the direct supervision of the Team Leader within delegated authority,
the National Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Legal Analysis & Research:
- Conduct
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.
Partnerships and Outreach:
- Cultivate
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.
Programming and training
support:
support:
- 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.
Reporting and Knowledge
management:
management:
- 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;
Cross cutting areas:
- 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;
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidate for the United Nations UNHCR National Human Rights Officer
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. - 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
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. - Languages: Fluent in spoken and written
English
Personal Competencies:
- 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.
How to Apply:
All interested Ugandan
nationals who wish to join the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
(UNHCR) in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to click on the link
below and follow the application instructions after reviewing the job details.
nationals who wish to join the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
(UNHCR) in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to click on the link
below and follow the application instructions after reviewing the job details.
Deadline: 1st March 2018
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