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Job Title: Senior Human Rights
Officer
Officer
Organisation: Office
of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Vacancy Number: 18-Human Rights Affairs-OHCHR-96693-R-Kampala (X)
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Chief
of the Africa Branch
of the Africa Branch
Grade: P5
About US:
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.
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.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Senior Human
Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
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.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- 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.
Personal Competencies:
- 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.
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.
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.
Deadline: 15th July 2018
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