Entry Level Opportunities | 2 Human Rights Officers Positions at United Nations
Job Title: Entry Level Opportunities | 2 Human Rights Officers Positions at United Nations
Job Opening ID: 213603
Organization: Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Job Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Job Type: Professional and Higher Categories, P-3 (Fixed-Term Contract)
Category: Political, Peace, and Humanitarian
Application Deadline: February 10, 2024, 23:59 pm (Geneva time)
Job Family: Human Rights Affairs
Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland
Department/Office: Human Right Council Branch (HRCB), Human Rights Council and Treaty Mechanisms Division (HRCTMD)
Date Posted: December 28, 2023
Entry Level Opportunities | 2 Human Rights Officers Positions at United Nations
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Overview: The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Human Rights Officer. The role is based in the Human Right Council Branch in Geneva, Switzerland. As a Human Rights Officer, you will work under the general guidance of the Chief of the Human Rights Council Branch, reporting to the Secretary of the Human Rights Council.
Responsibilities:
- Support for Human Rights Council Sessions: Provide substantive and technical support to the regular sessions of the Human Rights Council, informal consultations, and other meetings.
- Research and Analysis: Conduct substantive research and analysis of human rights issues/events, assessing their impact on the human rights situation.
- Data Collection and Analysis: Collect and analyze human rights data and indicators in the country/region of assignment, including gender-specific data. Entry Level Opportunities | 2 Human Rights Officers Positions at United Nations
- Advisory Committee Support: Provide support to the Advisory Committee of the Human Rights Council and follow up on the implementation of decisions by policy-making bodies.
- Integration of Human Rights Issues: Ensure human rights issues, including gender equality considerations, are integrated into political, humanitarian, and economic efforts and programs.
- Work Planning: Define work plans for the assigned area in accordance with established terms of reference.
- Representation: Represent the Human Rights Council Branch at working level meetings.
- Capacity Building: Direct capacity-building efforts on human rights.
- Reporting: Write various reports, communications, briefings, statements, etc., including to policy-making bodies. Entry Level Opportunities | 2 Human Rights Officers Positions at United Nations
- Guidance: Provide guidance to new/junior staff.
- Other Duties: Perform other related duties as required.
Competencies:
- Professionalism: Demonstrates knowledge of human rights issues, political, ethnic, racial, gender equality, and socio-economic dimensions. Displays research and analytical skills, identifying and participating in the resolution of human rights issues. Entry Level Opportunities | 2 Human Rights Officers Positions at United Nations
- Communication: Communicates effectively both in writing and verbally. Tailors communication to match the audience. Shares information openly.
- Teamwork: Collaborates with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Values others’ ideas, learns from others, and supports group decisions. Entry Level Opportunities | 2 Human Rights Officers Positions at United Nations
Qualifications:
- Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, social sciences, or related field. A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted. Entry Level Opportunities | 2 Human Rights Officers Positions at United Nations
- Work Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law, or related areas. Experience with intergovernmental bodies and human rights mechanisms is desirable.
- Languages: Fluency in English (oral and written) is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage. Entry Level Opportunities | 2 Human Rights Officers Positions at United Nations
Assessment: Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice:
- The United Nations is committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Applicants from underrepresented Member States are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Young professionals who have not served for a minimum of two years in their initial assignment are not eligible to apply. Entry Level Opportunities | 2 Human Rights Officers Positions at United Nations
How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by the deadline. Please provide complete and accurate information as per the instructions in inspira.
Note: Job openings will be removed from the Careers Portal at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee: The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Entry Level Opportunities | 2 Human Rights Officers Positions at United Nations
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