Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Human Rights Officer (Analyst/reporting) – Temporary Jobs in Kenya
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located within the Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan pursuant to Human Rights Council Resolution A/HRC/54/L.18. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of the Fact-Finding Mission and the overall supervision of the Chief of Africa Branch (FOTCD) within the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Reviews and analyses information collected and advises the Fact-Finding Mission staff on addressing gaps and following leads;
In coordination with the Investigations Team Leader, identifies gaps and orients the investigation accordingly; coordinates closely with the Legal Adviser to ensure information collected corresponds to the required legal elements;
Coordinates closely with the Gender Adviser to ensure gender perspectives are integrated throughout the investigation, and during analysis and report drafting, including on the gendered impact of the violations;
Prepares briefings, summaries of information gathered and analytical documents as required;
Coordinates the drafting of the Fact-Finding Mission’s reports, and acts as its main drafter;
Ensures that information collected is properly documented, in accordance with standard OHCHR methodology in coordination with the Investigation Team Leader;
Assists in drawing analytical conclusions; proposes the structure of reports and visualisation of the Fact-Finding Mission’s findings and conclusions; assists in developing actionable and gender-sensitive recommendations.
Performs other duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of human rights-related matters, international human rights law, international criminal law and international humanitarian law; proven ability to analyse and report on complex human rights investigations; understanding of gender dimension in the human rights field work including sexual based violence; capacity to analyse and synthesize information. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems.
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.
Planning and Organizing: 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.
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in law, political science, international relations or another discipline related to human rights is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible work experience in human rights, international humanitarian law or international criminal law is required.
A minimum of two years of experience in the analysis and drafting of public human rights reports is required.
Relevant working experience in or on the region is desirable.
Languages
French and English are the working languages of the United Nations. For this position, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Fluency in Arabic is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Human Rights Officer (Analyst/reporting) – Temporary Jobs in Kenya
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