UNO Human Rights Officer Latest Jobs In Geneva 2022
Description UNO Human Rights Officer Latest Jobs In Geneva 2022
UNO Human Rights Officer Latest Jobs In Geneva 2022 This position is in the Development, Economic and Social Issues Branch, in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Geneva. The incumbent will be under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Right to Development Section.
| Job Details UNO Human Rights Officer Latest Jobs In Geneva 2022 |
| Hiring Organization | UNO |
| Job Title | HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER |
| Department/Office | Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights |
| Duty Station | GENEVA |
| Posting Period | 23 March 2022 – 06 May 2022 |
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Duties & Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties related to human rights, environment and climate change:
- Reviews, monitors and evaluates activities relating to the implementation of international human rights instruments, including recommendations of treaty bodies and mechanisms of the Human Rights Council.
- Supports the work of treaty-established bodies and extra-conventional mechanisms and special procedures.
- Prepares relevant human rights parts of reports for the General Assembly, Human Rights Council (HRC), etc. notes on the status of ratification of human rights instruments, etc.
- Works with UN and non-governmental programmes in the country/region to integrate human rights, including the right to a healthy environment and gender dimensions in their programs; helps design and implements the human rights program and designs the organization and focus of the evaluation.
- Ensures up-to-date information regarding substantive matters in the field of human rights and makes recommendations on actions to take.
- Makes contact with other sectors of the UN, other international organizations and governments on coordination and policy matters; brief representatives and provides, as appropriate suggestions and recommendations.
- Serves as team leader with responsibility for carrying out, in consultation with the Chief of the Section, work coordination and administrative functions relating to the staff, planning and budget.
- Trains and supervises new/junior staff.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Competencies
- PROFESSIONALISM:
- COMMUNICATION:
- PLANNING & ORGANIZING:
- LEADERSHIP:
Eligibility Criteria
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field.
- A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area is required.
- Experience in human rights and the environment is desirable.
Required Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
- For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
- Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Special Notice
- Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or availability of funds.
- At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.
- The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
How To Apply
- Interested candidates are required to apply Online at the Job Portal Of UNO
