HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER/REPROTING OFFICER - TEMPORARY JOB OPENING

Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located within the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan pursuant of the Human Rights Council Resolution A/HRC/RES/58/1, based in Juba. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of the Commission, under the overall supervision of the Chief of the Investigations Support Section of the Human Rights Inquiries Branch, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer (Reporting Officer) will be responsible for the following duties: - Reviews and analyses information collected and advises Secretariat staff on addressing gaps and following leads; - In coordination with the Chief of Investigation, identifies gaps and orients the investigation accordingly; coordinates closely with the Legal Adviser to ensure information collected corresponds to the required legal elements; - Coordinates closely with the Commissions Advisers to ensure their perspectives are integrated throughout the investigation, and during analysis and report drafting, including on the gendered impact of the violations; - Prepares briefings, summaries of information gathered and analytical documents as required; - Coordinates the drafting of the Commission's reports, and acts as its main drafter; - Ensures that information collected is properly documented, in accordance with standard OHCHR methodology in coordination with the Chief of Investigation; - Assists in drawing analytical conclusions; proposes the structure of reports and visualisation of the Commission's findings and conclusions; assists in developing actionable and gender-sensitive recommendations; - Performs other duties as required. CompetenciesPROFESSIONALISM: 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. Ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on the human rights situation in the region or country of assignment, including the political environment and legal statutes as they pertain to human rights. Ability to complete in-depth studies and reach conclusions on possible causes and solutions to human rights problems in specific societies and systems. Demonstrated skills in training civil authorities and members of advocacy groups to recognize warning signs of civil unrest and take preventive action to avert hostilities. Ability to relate to human rights issues and perspectives, including their gender equality dimensions, to political, social, economic and humanitarian programmes in affected countries and areas. 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. 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 AND ORGANISING: 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. CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be \"clients\" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in law, political science, international relations or another discipline related to human rights 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. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of seven years of progressively responsible work experience in human rights, international humanitarian law or international criminal law is required. A minimum of two years of experience in the analysis and drafting of public human rights reports is required. Relevant working experience in the United Nations or similar institution is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. 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).