UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human rights Human Rights Officer Jobs in Uganda

Org. Setting and Reporting

These three positions are located in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Country Office of Uganda (Kampala, Gulu and Moroto). The Human Rights Officers will operate under the overall guidance of the Head of the 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 subcommissions, 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.

• Assists national stakeholders, including country military and police to develop and implement a training program in the field of human rights, international humanitarian law, democracy and the rule of law, with attention to gender perspectives.

• Supervises field verification work through periodic visits; follows up on different cases and situations verified by the regional offices.

• Represents UN human rights programme at working level meetings.

• Directs capacity-building efforts on human rights in region/country of assignment.

• 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.

Competencies

Professionalism:] Knowledge of human rights issues and ability to identify related problems in their political, ethnic, racial, gender equality and socio-economic dimensions. Knowledge of institutional mandates of human rights organizations, prevailing policies and procedures. Research and analytical skills, including ability to identify and participate in the resolution of human rights issues. Ability to identify sources for data collection, research and analyze information and draft human rights reports. Ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on the human rights situation in the area of assignment. 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.

Planning and 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.

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.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related area is required. 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 in human rights monitoring, reporting and capacity building and implementing technical cooperation projects is desirable.

Work experience in the African region is also desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the positions advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

How to Apply

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

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