Human Rights Officer, P-4

Position description

Org. Setting and Reporting

This post is located in the Regional Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Bangkok, under the supervision of the Reginal Representative.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Reviews, monitors and evaluates activities relating to the human rights of trafficked persons in the region, including supporting implementation of recommendations of treaty bodies and mechanisms of the Human Rights Council;
• Supports the work of the Regional Office in relevant areas;
• Prepares relevant human rights parts of regional reports;
• Meets regularly with UN staff, regional/national officials as well as Military and Police officers to plan projects and review project activities;
• Works with UN and non-governmental programmes in the country/region to integrate human rights, including their gender dimensions in programs related to social inclusion; helps design and implement the human rights program and designs the organization and focus of the evaluation;
• Conducts human rights monitoring and documentation in relevant areas and 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 relevant coordination and policy matters; brief representatives and provides, as appropriate suggestions and recommendations;
• Assists in the development and implementation of training programs in the field of human rights, with attention to gender perspectives;
• Serves as team leader with responsibility for carrying out, in consultation with the Regional Representative, work coordination and administrative functions relating to the staff, planning and budget;
• Trains and supervises junior staff, consultants and interns;
• Collects and analyzes data on social inclusion and narrative change, trafficking and other relevant areas to identify trends or patterns and provide insights to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Knowledge of relevant human rights issues including related to trafficking and social inclusion; knowledge of approaches and techniques to address sensitive and complex human rights problems in the region in their political, ethnic, racial, gender and socio-economic dimensions. Knowledge of institutional mandates of human rights organizations, prevailing policies and procedures. Ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on the human rights situation in the region or country of assignment, including the political environment and legal statutes as they pertain to human rights. Ability to complete in-depth studies and reach conclusions on possible causes and solutions to human rights problems in specific societies and systems. Demonstrated skills in training civil authorities and members of advocacy groups to recognize warning signs of civil unrest and take preventive action to avert hostilities. Ability to relate to human rights issues and perspectives, including their gender equality dimensions, to political, social, economic and humanitarian programmes in affected countries and areas. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management;
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed;
• 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& 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 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.

Work Experience

• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area is required. Experience of human rights monitoring and documentation is desirable. Experience of work on trafficking and human rights as well as social inclusion is desirable. Experience of working at the regional level is desirable.

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.

Application instructions

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