Human Rights Officer

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Duty station New York, United States

Formality check 1 / 5 — low

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This position is found in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Thematic and Special Procedures Division, Rule of Law and Democracy Section. The position is situated in the New York Office and the incumbent reports to the Chief of the Equality, Development and Rule of Law Section and the Chief of the Rule of Law and Democracy Section.

• Provides extensive legal research and analysis on issues related to transitional justice and accountability; supports leadership and advocacy by the High Commissioner on transitional justice and accountability;
• Provides advice to field presences on draft legislation, policies and practices on transitional justice and accountability;
• Strengthens advice and technical assistance to States, including through the development of tools and implementation and coordination of project activities regarding transitional justice and accountability;
• 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, 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 their 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;
• Trains and supervises new/junior staff;
• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting;
• Performs other related duties as required.

PROFESSIONALISM:
Knowledge of and exposure to a range of human rights issues including approaches and techniques to address sensitive and complex human rights problems 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…