Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Human Rights Officer, Victim/ Witness Protection Officer Jobs in South Sudan

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Human Rights Officer, Victim/ Witness Protection Officer Jobs in South Sudan

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan based in Juba, South Sudan, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Coordinator of the Secretariat of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer, Victim/Witness Protection Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Maintains direct and regular contact with victims and their representatives, civil society organisations (CSOs), human rights defenders, and advises on the establishment and implementation of adequate strategies and measures for the protection, security and support to victims and witnesses, with a particular attention to the application of gender-sensitive victim-centered approaches;

• Develops victim-centered advocacy strategies and builds capacity among CSOs and victims’ organisations on strategies and gender-sensitive approach to pursue accountability; formulates short- and long-term support strategies for witnesses and victims of conflict-related sexual violence;

• Conducts information gathering activities, including interviews with victims and witnesses, and the collection, analysis and verification of human rights violations and abuses, if required;

• 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;

• Meets regularly with the peacekeeping team including UN staff, 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 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;

• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

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.

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 the mentioned fields of studies, in combination with qualifying 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 in the application of gender-sensitive, victim-centered approaches is required.

Experience in victim/witness support processes is desirable.

Experience in a conflict or post-conflict setting is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Human Rights Officer, Victim/ Witness Protection Officer Jobs in South Sudan

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