Position description
Org. Setting and Reporting
The Deputy Director reports to the Director of OHCHR’s Global Operations Division.
Responsibilities
- As Deputy to the Director, supports the formulations and implemention of the substantive work programme of the Division. Oversees the management of thematic activities undertaken by the Division, ensures that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion and co-ordinates work in the different areas both within the Division and Department, and with other organizations of the United Nations System, as appropriate;
- Leads, supervises and manages the specific work units of the Division under his/her responsibility. Co-ordinates the work carried out by different work units under the Division and by other agencies and bodies of the United Nations system; provides programmatic/substantive reviews of the drafts prepared by others;
- Co-ordinates and oversees the preparation of reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budget Questions, Committee for Programme Coordination, Economic and Social Council, the General Assembly and other policy-making organs, as appropriate;
- Reports to intergovernmental bodies on budget/programme performance or on programmatic/ substantive issues, as appropriate, particularly those presented in biannual and/or annual reports;
- Ensures that the outputs produced by the Division maintain high-quality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data. Ensures that all outputs produced by the Sections under his/her supervision meet required standards before completion to ensure they comply with the relevant mandates;
- Coordinates the Office’s humanitarian action work streams, heads emergency response functions and represents OHCHR in UN inter-agency humanitarian coordination mechanisms;
- Assists the Director in preparing the work programme of the /Division, determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery;
- Undertakes or oversees the programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Division, including preparation of budgets, reporting on budget/programme performance, evaluation of staff performance (e-performance), interviews of candidates for job openings, evaluation of candidates and preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting;
- Recruits staff, taking due account of geographical and gender balance;
- Manages, guides, develops and trains staff under his/her supervision;
- Fosters teamwork and communication among staff in Division and across organizational boundaries;
- Engages in strategic resource mobilization efforts;
- Represents the Division at international, regional or national meetings, as delegated by the Director;
- Act as Officer in Charge of the Division, in the absence of the Director;
- Undertakes other duties, as required and assigned by the Director.
Competencies
- PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of the substantive field of work in general and of specific areas being supervised. Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others. Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. 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;
- 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;
- LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing;
- VISION: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities;
- JUDGEMENT/DECISION-MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations or closely related area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
- A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience of which at least 10 years in human rights or related field, preferably at the international level (related fields may include, inter alia, humanitarian and refugee assistance and/or protection, peace operations, and development) is required;
- Experience in working with an international organization in a multi-cultural environment is required;
- At least 7 years of progressively responsible supervisory, management and leadership experience is required;
- At least 10 years of human rights or closely related field experience is required;
- Managing on-site implementation of projects and operations, as well as effective headquarters management of such operations is desirable;
- Demonstrated experience in strategic resource mobilization is desirable.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another UN official language is also required.
Application instructions
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