Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Human Rights Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Org. Setting and Reporting
This post is found in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) East Africa Regional Office (EARO) Regional Pillar in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The incumbent will report to the Deputy Regional Representative, or designee, and is under the functional supervision of the workstream lead for the Development and Human Rights Mechanism Team.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Plans and coordinates activities related to thematic and country mandates on human rights, including from a gender perspective.
Maintain an overview of political, development and humanitarian developments, monitors the situation for potential human rights implications, and feeds information back to the leadership for their action and/or attention, as necessary.
Prepare talking points, meeting notes, notes to file, statements and draft a variety of reports on various thematic issues, human rights situation, and other routine reports special procedures etc.
Conducts substantive research and analysis of human rights issues/events and assesses their impact on the human rights situation in assigned region or country.
Collects and analyses human rights data and indicators in country/region of assignment, including gender-specific data and indicators.
Provides support to sub-commissions, commissions and other bodies; follows-up on implementation of decisions rendered by policy-making bodies.
Ensures human rights issues, including their gender equality dimensions considerations, are integrated into political, humanitarian and economic efforts and programme.
Defines work plan for area assigned in accordance with established terms of reference.
Represents UN human rights programme at working level meetings.
Directs capacity-building efforts on human rights in region/country of assignment.
Writes a variety of reports, communications, briefings, statements, etc., including to policy-making bodies.
May provide guidance to new/junior staff.
Performs other related duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of human rights issues and ability to identify related problems in their political, ethnic, racial, gender equality and socio-economic dimensions. Knowledge of institutional mandates of human rights organizations, prevailing policies and procedures. Research and analytical skills, including ability to identify and participate in the resolution of human rights issues. Ability to identify sources for data collection, research and analyze information and draft human rights reports.
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.
Planning& 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.
Education
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.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area is required.
Experience working with an international organisation on development issues is required.
Experience working on Sustainable Development Goals is required.
Experience integrating a human rights based approach to programming is required.
Experience working on human rights issues related to the African region or similar field contexts is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For the positions advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. 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 Jobs in Ethiopia
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