Position description
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Under the overall guidance of the Resident Coordinator, the incumbent will report directly to the Senior Human Rights Officer.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Contributes, under the Secretary General’s Call to Action on Human Rights, to the Inter Sector Coordination Group, the UN protection strategy and the existing protection architecture in Cox’s Bazar.
- 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.
- Supports the work of treaty-established bodies and extra-conventional mechanisms and special procedures. Promotes mutual supportive links between human rights mechanisms and the humanitarian response in Cox's Bazar.
- Prepares relevant human rights parts of reports for the General Assembly, HRC, etc. notes on the status of ratification of human rights instruments, etc. Collects information on human rights violations taking place in Myanmar affecting Rohingya and liaises with the OHCHR Myanmar team to support reporting requirements to Human Rights Council.
- Works with UN and non-governmental programmes in Cox's Bazar to integrate human rights, including gender dimensions, in their humanitarian programs through, inter alia, context analysis, inter-agency reports, planning (i.e. Refugee Response Plan), communications, briefings, statements and advocacy messages for UN leadership. Supports UN joint advocacy efforts on issues affecting Rohingya.
- Ensures up-to-date information regarding substantive matters in the field of human rights and makes recommendations on actions to take. Provides analysis and alerts to the Resident Coordinator about human rights concerns, with particular attention to the most vulnerable groups including women and children. 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. Establishes and maintains a strong network of national and international civil society organizations through regular exchange of information, analysis and advice.
- Identifies human rights related concerns through the promotion of dialogue between affected communities and stakeholders.
- Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Competencies
- Professionalism: Comprehensive knowledge of International Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law. Exposure to a wide range of human rights and humanitarian related situations. Strategic vision, strong diplomatic and analytical capabilities and good political judgment. Ability to integrate women’s rights and gender equality concerns into the work. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to apply technical expertise to identify and participate in the resolution of a wide range of complex issues / problems. Strong coordination, negotiation, outreach and organizational skills and ability to influence others to reach agreement. Good knowledge of humanitarian coordination systems. Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.
- 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 any other discipline related to human rights and humanitarian action. 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.
Work Experience
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area is required. Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
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