Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Human Rights Officer Jobs in Kenya

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Human Rights Officer Jobs in Kenya; This position is located in the multi-country office of the Global Operations Division (GLO) of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Nairobi, Kenya. The incumbent will operate under the overall guidance of the OHCHR Regional Director for East Africa and the direct supervision of the head of the multi-country office.


Responsibilities

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

• Plans and coordinates activities related to thematic and country mandates on human rights, including from a gender perspective.

• Conducts substantive research and analysis of human rights issues/events and assesses their impact on the human rights situation in assigned region or country.

• Collects and analyses human rights data and indicators in country/region of assignment, including gender-specific data and indicators.

• Provides support to sub-commissions, commissions and other bodies; follows-up on implementation of decisions rendered by policy-making bodies.

• Ensures human rights issues, including their gender equality dimensions considerations, are integrated into political, humanitarian and economic efforts and programme.

• Defines work plan for area assigned in accordance with established terms of reference.

• Writes a variety of reports, communications, briefings, statements, etc., including to policy-making bodies.
• May provide guidance to new/junior staff.

• Performs other related duties as required.


Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.



Work Experience

*A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area is required.

*Experience working in a conflict or post-conflict setting on human rights issues is desirable.

* Experience in supporting human rights mechanisms is desirable.

* Experience in drafting and implementing technical assistance projects in the area of human rights is desirable.

*Experience in drafting human rights reports is desirable.

Languages

*English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.


How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Human Rights Officer Jobs in Kenya

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