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• Within delegated authority, the Senior
  Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Formulates human rights strategies,
  including from a gender equality perspective; develops a vision or
  direction for the work of the human rights office and creates the
  conditions for implementing that vision or direction.
• Represents the High Commissioner on
  matters of human rights.
• Proposes policy directives and plan of
  action to appropriate United Nations bodies for immediate and long- range
  solutions to human rights problems in general and specific geographical
  areas.
• Designs, develops and implements
  significant policy and program changes to address human rights issues,
  including their gender dimensions.
• Formulates the programme of work, budget
  and medium-term plan of the office and participates in the overall formulation
  and approval of the programme of work, and administrative matters.
• Prepares human rights reports on key
  sectors or key regional developments.
• Builds and maintains working relations
  with officials at the highest levels of governments and advises them on
  human rights issues and policies.
• Coordinates and oversees human rights
  research initiatives.
• Manages, coordinates, organizes and
  supervises the human rights officers.
• Performs any other related duties as
  required.

• The ideal candidate for the United
  Nations UNHCR Senior Human Rights Officer job opportunity should hold an
  advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law,
  political science, international relations, social sciences or related
  area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional
  years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced
  university degree.
• At least ten years of progressively
  responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international
  relations, law or related area. Two years of experience in managing teams
  is desirable.
• Field experience is also desirable.
• Languages: fluency in English (both oral and
  written) is required; Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

• Professionalism: Knowledge of and exposure to a range of
  human rights issues including approaches and techniques to address and
  advise on highly sensitive and complex problems in their political,
  ethnic, racial, gender and socio-economic dimensions. Knowledge of
  institutional mandates of human rights organizations, prevailing policies
  and procedures. Ability to evaluate and integrate information from a
  variety of sources and assess impact on the human rights situation in the region
  or country of assignment, including the political environment and legal
  statutes as they pertain to human rights. Ability to complete in-depth
  studies and reach conclusions on possible causes and solutions to human
  rights problems in specific societies and systems. Ability to relate and
  advise on human rights issues and perspectives, including their gender
  equality dimensions, to political, social, economic and humanitarian
  programmes in affected countries and areas. Shows pride in work and in
  achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject
  matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing
  deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than
  personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or
  challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for
  incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of
  women and men in all areas of work.
• Planning and Organising: Develops clear goals that are
  consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and
  assignments. Adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount
  of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for
  contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as
  necessary. Uses time efficiently.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues
  to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing
  others’ ideas and expertise. Is willing to learn from others. Places team
  agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final
  group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own
  position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint
  responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Managerial Competencies – Leadership: Serves as a role model that other
  people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results.
  Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives.
  Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to
  understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by
  pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement;
  does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands.
  
• Judgement / Decision-Making: Identifies the key issues in a complex
  situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly. Gathers relevant
  information before making a decision. Considers positive and negative
  impacts of decisions prior to making them. Takes decisions with an eye to
  the impact on others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action
  or makes a recommendation based on all available information. Checks
  assumptions against facts. Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy
  the expressed and underlying needs for the decision. Makes tough decisions
  when necessary.

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