ASSOCIATE HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER (TJO)

Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is found in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and this position is located in the Rights of Older Persons Unit, Equality and Non-Discrimination Branch (END), Thematic and Special Procedures Division (TSP) at OHCHR Headquarters in Geneva. The Associate Human Rights Officer reports to the head of the unit. The focus of the position is the implementation of the rights of older persons. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Associate Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Assists in developing and implementing advocacy campaigns by developing multimedia products, e.g. podcasts, social media posts, newsletters, videos and further issues of the OHCHR newsletter #Agency&Dignity. • Researches and collects information pertaining to human rights matters, specifically related to the rights of older persons. from a variety of data sources (e.g. communications, publications, the press) to keep abreast of issues/events and provide up-to-date information; assists in the analysis of information, to include the impact on the countries and thematic mandates on the human rights situation in assigned area. Carries out basic research on rights of older persons, including collecting, analyzing and presenting statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources. • Assists in performing consulting assignments by developing an interactive training package on the promotion of rights of older persons that can be adapted for policy makers, CSOs, youth and other stakeholders, planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change. • Drafts a variety of reports and correspondence and contributes to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications that relate to rights of older persons. • Participates in the IGWG and assists in the preparation of summaries of results. • Maintains awareness of current human rights issues, to include relevant political and legal developments in the country(ies) concerned. • Participates in human rights training programmes for national law enforcement officials, representatives of the civil society and human rights non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in order to promote national capacity building. • Reviews human rights issues, including their gender dimensions, and participates in discussions with other Human Rights Officers (HROs) on the integration of these issues into political, humanitarian and economic efforts and programmes. • Assists in promoting efforts for community mobilisation and those that focus on exercise of rights of older persons. • Participates with other HROs in discussions with relevant authorities and other influential actors with the aim of stopping or preventing human rights violations or seeks other remedial action by the authorities to prevent similar violations occurring in the future. • Liaises with government, NGOs, Civil Society organizations, UN agencies and other partners to create baseline data on the human rights situation, with special attention to vulnerable groups. • Designs and maintains database to track project progress. • Performs other related duties as required. CompetenciesPROFESSIONALISM: 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, analyze information and draft human rights reports. 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 & 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. CREATIVITY: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A first-level university degree and no experience will be accepted for candidates who have passed the Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), the United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional (G to P). Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area is required. No experience is needed for candidates who have passed a United Nations Competitive Recruitment Examination. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. French is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).