Job Title: National Programme
Officer
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
Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: OHCHR
Human Rights Officer
Human Rights Officer
Grade: NOA
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: Under
the overall supervision of the Head of Office and under the direct supervision
of the OHCHR Human Rights Officer and within delegated authority, the National
Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
the overall supervision of the Head of Office and under the direct supervision
of the OHCHR Human Rights Officer and within delegated authority, the National
Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Provide support in planning and implementation of programs
adequately to monitor the human rights situation in their area of
coverage; - Assist in research and collection of information pertaining to human
rights matters from a variety of data sources (e.g. communications,
publications, the press) to keep abreast of issues/events and provide
up-to-date information; - Assist in the analysis of information, to include the impact on the
human rights situation in assigned area; - Assist in drafting a variety of reports, briefing papers, and
correspondence relating to human rights matters; - Maintain awareness of current human rights issues, including
relevant political and legal developments in the country and region
concerned; - Support in reviewing human rights issues, including gender
considerations, and contribute to the integration of these issues into
relevant development programs at regional/national level; - Support the development and implementation of human rights training
programmes for national interlocutors, including Government officials,
legislators, representatives of civil society and human rights
non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in order to promote national
capacity building; - Support the development and implementation of various programs at
national and regional level to strengthen the capacity of national institutions
with responsibilities in the area of human rights; - Assist in the planning and implementation of effective programs to
promote human rights awareness including sensitization and human rights
education in general. - Whenever required, represent the office on their own at
meetings/coordination forums with national authorities, UN agencies, and
other partners; - Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations UNHCR National Programme
Officer job opportunity should hold an advanced university degree
(Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political sciences, international
relations, social sciences or any other discipline related to human
rights. Or A first level university degree with a relevant combination of
academic qualifications and work experience of at least 2 years may be
accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. - Progressive professional experience closely related to the field of
Human Rights. Experience working with international human rights
standards, instruments and mechanisms, and knowledge and expertise of
economic, social and cultural rights, development (including Sustainable
Development Goals), as well as gender and women’s rights issues would be
an asset. - Previous experience in utilizing computers, including word
processing, spreadsheet and other standard software packages and systems. - Good analytical skills.
- Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgment, tact, negotiating
skills. - Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work in a team, and establish effective working relations
with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds. - Flexibility in accepting work assignments outside normal desk
description. - Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different
national and cultural backgrounds.
Competencies
- Professionalism –
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of human rights-related matters,
with a particular focus on economic, social and cultural rights, as well
as the links between human rights and development; ability to identify
human rights issues, i.e. political, ethnic, racial, gender-based, social,
economic in the country or geographic area, and devise recommendations on
how to address such issues; demonstrated research and analytical skills,
including the ability to identify and participate in the resolution of
relevant issues/problems; substantive knowledge of institutional mandates,
policies, guidelines, etc. related to human rights; skills 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 relevant software packages; - Teamwork – Good
interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic
environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
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: 14th August 2018
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