HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER

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This position is located within the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Innovation & Analytics Hub (IAH) in Geneva, Switzerland. IAH is responsible for leading office-wide digital transformation strategy and supporting OHCHR in Data & Analytics, Human Rights Statistics, Foresight enabled Early Warning & Prevention and Applied Innovative Technology. The incumbent reports to the Coordinator of the Human Rights Statistics Unit, under the overall supervision of the Chief of IAH.

Responsibilities

• Supports development and application of definitional, methodological, data collection and disaggregation guidance, tools and documentation on indicators identified under international human rights standards, and in connection with OHCHR’s Global Human Rights Indicator Framework, indicators of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and other relevant statistical indicator frameworks;
• Supports organization and delivery of training activities, technical assistance, consultations and collaboration with in-house and external partners, including human rights and statistical experts/practitioners and other stakeholders from national and international governmental and non-governmental organizations/entities active in the fields of human rights, governance, development and statistics;
• Reviews available literature, standards and practices in the field of human rights and statistics and on-going work by OHCHR, UN agencies, national human rights institutions, national statistical offices, civil society organizations and other stakeholders, in relation to the measurement and implementation of international human rights standards;
• Organizes, designs, plans and carries out the collection, evaluation, analysis, compilation and dissemination of statistical data, including data held by OHCHR, by selecting and implementing statistical methods for data collection, checking and processing for incorporation into databases, and for dissemination through global and country-level reporting.

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 statistical principles and practices. Knowledge of institutional mandates of human rights organizations, prevailing policies and procedures. Research and analytical skills. Ability to undertake independent research, to develop analytical frameworks and to draft clear and concise reports and working documents. Ability to identify and assess sources for data collection to support analysis of human rights trends, patterns and issues. 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. 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. 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.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent), preferably in Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Law, Social Sciences or other disciplines related to human rights. 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

At least five years of progressively responsible experience at national and international levels in conducting analytical work or policy-oriented research in human rights or related area, within a governmental, non-governmental or an academic environment, is required. Experience working on analysing, interpreting and aggregating quant