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• Keenly monitor key ESCR concerns in the country
  (health and education in particular, but also, land and Housing);
• Carry out research on the state of
  implementation of ESCR State obligations and in this regard support treaty
  body reporting obligations on ESCR issues as well as civil society initiatives
  on alternative reporting.
• Based on gaps identified through monitoring
  and research, assist OHCHRs advocacy measures and develop tailored
  capacity building workshops for relevant officials and CSOs;
• Carry out HRBA trainings for Government Officials,
  UN and CSOs;
• Establish and maintain contacts with UN
  agencies and local and international NGOs to share information and
  coordinate strategizing on ESCR issues;
• Ensure the integration of gender perspectives
  and attention to specific women/girls rights issues within all human
  rights activities;
• Provide input into the Office Annual work
  plan;
• Provide input into weekly, monthly, ESCR and
  ad hoc/special issue reports, as well as any other reports requested by
  the supervisor;
• Render support in monitoring implementation
  of resources and policies at the national level on access, availability
  and quality of basic services in ESCRs
• Offer technical support in the implementation
  and development of strategies in support of Government in integration of
  human rights and HRBA in development plans, policies and programmes.
• Support the Office work in analysis of ESCR
  related documents, briefs, policies and plans in order to ensure that they
  integrate human rights. 
• Actively participate in any other activities
  related to ESCRs human rights and development area
• Supervise and coordinate activities of the
  personal under your supervision.
• Perform any other duties as required by the
  Head of Office and/or Field Coordinator.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  UNHCR Human Rights Officer job opportunity should hold an advanced
  University Degree (Masters or equivalent) preferably in law, political
  science, international relations or other disciplines related to human
  rights.
• A minimum of five years of progressively
  responsible experience in field and headquarters locations at national and
  international levels in the human rights field, including in the cause and
  resolution of human rights conflicts in accordance with international
  standards.
• Language and IT Skills: Fluency in English, with excellent
  communication skills and drafting ability.

• Professionalism: Good
  knowledge of and exposure to a wide range of human rights issues
  especially on ESCR. Good knowledge of national institutional mandates,
  policies and guidelines related to human rights.  A good analytical and research skills,
  including ability to evaluate and integrate information from variety of
  sources and assess impact on the human rights situation in assigned
  region/country; sound knowledge and understanding of UN human rights
  instruments and procedures. 
  Experience in working independently with minimal supervision in
  remote locations and as part of a small team in hardship conditions.
• Communication: Good communication (spoken, written
  and presentation) skills, including the ability to produce a variety of
  written reports in a clear, concise style to external audiences, to
  build/maintain effective partnerships.
• Planning and Organizing: ability to establish priorities and
  to plan work assignments, juggle competing demands and work under pressure
  of frequent and tight deadlines, preparing expenditure requests and
  monitoring expenditure against budget allocation.
• Teamwork: proven interpersonal skills and
  ability to work in a multi-cultural-ethnic environment and sensitivity and
  respect for diversity.

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