Associate Human Rights Officer OHCHR
OFFICE OF THE UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Reference Number: 11/OHCHR/143/BISHKEK
Deadline for Application: 28 November 2011
Post Title and Level: Associate Human Rights Officer, P-2
Duty Station: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Duration: 364 days (with possibility of extension)
Organizational Unit: OHCHR Regional Office for Central Asia (ROCA)
Description of functions
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative for Central Asia and overall guidance of the Representative, the incumbent’s main responsibilities and tasks will be to:
• Research and review information pertaining to human rights matters directly related to the situation in Central Asia;
• Provide advice to ROCA on analytical documents:
• Analyse information to define trends of human rights violations and abuses with a view to drawing main issues of concern;
• Analyse interviews and information-gathering activities, in particular with witnesses and victims, authorities, including government administration, military, police and other authorities, and civil society and other actors as appropriate;
• Regularly review information collected by all team members, identifies gaps and orients team members accordingly;
• Prepare briefings, interview notes and analytical documents as required;
• Coordinate the overall drafting of ROCA monthly reports as well as all thematic reports;
• Ensure that information collected is properly documented, in accordance with methods decided by ROCA;
• Ensure that activities are conducted in compliance with relevant standards and methods of work, including for protection;
• Provide written/oral briefings to the Regional Representative and Deputy Representative of ROCA;
• Maintain strict security and confidentiality of information;
• Participate in and/or contribute to lessons learned processes;
• Perform any other duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of human rights-related matters both civil and political and economic, social and cultural- and international human rights law, international criminal and international humanitarian law; knowledge of UN coordination mechanisms; proven ability to analyse complex human rights investigations; understanding of gender dimension in the human rights field work including sexual based violence; good capacity of analysis and synthesis; solid knowledge in witness and victim protection and data protection; fully trained in management of data.
Communication: Excellent analytical and communication (spoken, written and presentational) skills, including the ability to produce a variety of written reports in a clear, concise style, to deliver presentations to external audiences, to build/maintain effective partnerships, to manage information and public information activities.
Planning and Organizing: Ability to establish priorities and to plan work assignments, respond to competing demands and work under pressure of frequent, multiple and tight deadlines.
Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Qualifications
Education: Advanced University degree (Masters or equivalent), preferably in law, political sciences, international relations or other disciplines related to human rights. A combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience: At least four years of progressively responsible experience of analysis of human rights. Experience in Central Asia is required.
Languages: Excellent command of oral and written English. Knowledge of Russian is an asset.
Other skills: Trained in security matters and communication procedures.
How to apply:
Applicants are instructed to submit the following documents in one single e-mail to: humanresources@ohchr.org
• A completed United Nations Personal History form (PHP) or P-11, in PDF or Word
• A cover letter as attached document;
• United Nations staff members must submit scanned copies of their latest Performance Appraisal System (PAS).
Important:
Please mention the reference number of the vacancy announcement in the subject header of your e-mail: 11/OHCHR/143/BISHKEK
Name any attached documents as follows:
LAST NAME First name – Type of document
Example: SMITH Jacqueline – PHP.doc
SMITH Jacqueline - Cover letter.doc
SMITH Jacqueline – PAS.pdf
Note: Applications without P-11 or PHP cannot be considered;
Applications received after the deadline or not compliant with the instructions will not be accepted.
Please note that, because of the volume of messages, applications will not be acknowledged.
Only applicants possessing the required qualifications will be taken into consideration. Only the successful candidate will be notified of the outcome of the selection.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The UN also encourages women’s candidatures.
The Secretary-General reserves the right to appoint a candidate at one level below the advertised level of the post.
"Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff members are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures".
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Reference Number: 11/OHCHR/143/BISHKEK
Deadline for Application: 28 November 2011
Post Title and Level: Associate Human Rights Officer, P-2
Duty Station: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Duration: 364 days (with possibility of extension)
Organizational Unit: OHCHR Regional Office for Central Asia (ROCA)
Description of functions
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative for Central Asia and overall guidance of the Representative, the incumbent’s main responsibilities and tasks will be to:
• Research and review information pertaining to human rights matters directly related to the situation in Central Asia;
• Provide advice to ROCA on analytical documents:
• Analyse information to define trends of human rights violations and abuses with a view to drawing main issues of concern;
• Analyse interviews and information-gathering activities, in particular with witnesses and victims, authorities, including government administration, military, police and other authorities, and civil society and other actors as appropriate;
• Regularly review information collected by all team members, identifies gaps and orients team members accordingly;
• Prepare briefings, interview notes and analytical documents as required;
• Coordinate the overall drafting of ROCA monthly reports as well as all thematic reports;
• Ensure that information collected is properly documented, in accordance with methods decided by ROCA;
• Ensure that activities are conducted in compliance with relevant standards and methods of work, including for protection;
• Provide written/oral briefings to the Regional Representative and Deputy Representative of ROCA;
• Maintain strict security and confidentiality of information;
• Participate in and/or contribute to lessons learned processes;
• Perform any other duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of human rights-related matters both civil and political and economic, social and cultural- and international human rights law, international criminal and international humanitarian law; knowledge of UN coordination mechanisms; proven ability to analyse complex human rights investigations; understanding of gender dimension in the human rights field work including sexual based violence; good capacity of analysis and synthesis; solid knowledge in witness and victim protection and data protection; fully trained in management of data.
Communication: Excellent analytical and communication (spoken, written and presentational) skills, including the ability to produce a variety of written reports in a clear, concise style, to deliver presentations to external audiences, to build/maintain effective partnerships, to manage information and public information activities.
Planning and Organizing: Ability to establish priorities and to plan work assignments, respond to competing demands and work under pressure of frequent, multiple and tight deadlines.
Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Qualifications
Education: Advanced University degree (Masters or equivalent), preferably in law, political sciences, international relations or other disciplines related to human rights. A combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience: At least four years of progressively responsible experience of analysis of human rights. Experience in Central Asia is required.
Languages: Excellent command of oral and written English. Knowledge of Russian is an asset.
Other skills: Trained in security matters and communication procedures.
How to apply:
Applicants are instructed to submit the following documents in one single e-mail to: humanresources@ohchr.org
• A completed United Nations Personal History form (PHP) or P-11, in PDF or Word
• A cover letter as attached document;
• United Nations staff members must submit scanned copies of their latest Performance Appraisal System (PAS).
Important:
Please mention the reference number of the vacancy announcement in the subject header of your e-mail: 11/OHCHR/143/BISHKEK
Name any attached documents as follows:
LAST NAME First name – Type of document
Example: SMITH Jacqueline – PHP.doc
SMITH Jacqueline - Cover letter.doc
SMITH Jacqueline – PAS.pdf
Note: Applications without P-11 or PHP cannot be considered;
Applications received after the deadline or not compliant with the instructions will not be accepted.
Please note that, because of the volume of messages, applications will not be acknowledged.
Only applicants possessing the required qualifications will be taken into consideration. Only the successful candidate will be notified of the outcome of the selection.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The UN also encourages women’s candidatures.
The Secretary-General reserves the right to appoint a candidate at one level below the advertised level of the post.
"Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff members are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures".
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