Chief of Service, Human Rights

Vor 5 Tagen

Geneve, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit

This position is located in the Universal Periodic Review Branch (UPRB), Human Rights Council and Treaty Mechanisms Division (CTMD), Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva. The incumbent reports to the Director of CTMD.

**Responsibilities**:
Under the general guidance of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the direct supervision of the Director of CTMD, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Provides substantive, technical and administrative support to the Universal Periodic Review Mechanism (UPR) of the Human Rights Council.
- Directs and supervises preparations and the substantive servicing of the Universal Periodic Review Mechanism;
- Directs and supervises the timely preparation of all reports for the Universal Periodic Review;
- Allocates and coordinates resources for the preparation and holding of UPR sessions, in coordination with the United Nations Office in Geneva and other United Nations organizational entities and the host country, as required;
- Monitors the proceedings, deliberations, resolutions and other decisions of the Human Rights Council, in the context of UPR, identifies their political and policy implications for OHCHR and the United Nations System as a whole, facilitates interaction among the Member States, observers, civil society and other United Nations entities;
- Oversees the follow-up and implementation of the UPR recommendations by other OHCHR organizational units; coordinates and liaises, as required, with other United Nations bodies and entities in this regard;
- Oversees dissemination of information on all aspects of the Human Rights Council activities and decisions to Member States, inter-governmental organizations, United Nations specialized agencies, funds and programmes, NGOs and other civil society entities, in relation to the UPR;
- Ensures adequate representation of the High Commissioner for Human Rights at Universal Periodic Review sessions;
- Liaises with stakeholders during and between the UPR Sessions;
- Performs other UPR-related duties as may be required;
Advises OHCHR senior management and raises awareness about the Universal Periodic Review Mechanism activities and recommendations.
- Draws to the attention of the High Commissioner, the Deputy High Commissioner, the Assistant-Secretary General (ASG/NYO), the Director of the Human Rights Council and Treaty Mechanisms Division and other managers and OHCHR staff as well as other parts of the Secretariat and the United Nations system to all pertinent information and recommendations emanating from the Human Rights Council, its subsidiary bodies and mechanisms as far as they relate to the UPR;
- Promotes awareness about Universal Periodic Review deliberations and decisions in the framework of efforts to enhance human rights protection systems at national level; develops and directs efforts in this regard;
Leads and manages the Universal Periodic Review Branch.
- Ensures the preparation of the annual proposed programme budget components pertaining to the mandate and activities of the Branch, ensuring consistency with other parts of OHCHR;
- Ensures the preparation of periodic cost plans and financial implications statements for draft Universal Periodic Review resolutions and decisions; defends the Branch's resources requirements before United Nations legislative bodies and with Member States, as required; monitors expenditures against allotments; evaluates achievements, recording operational experience and incorporating learning into the Strategic Framework and programme budget;
- Implements the programme of work, ensuring that it is carried out in an efficient and timely fashion, in accordance with legislative mandates, High Commissioner's directives and established United Nations policies and procedures;
- Manages the preparation of, and leads, meetings, briefings and seminars for Member States, other United Nations entities, NGOs and civil society organizations, OHCHR organizational units, etc., on substantive organizational issues relating to the activities and responsibilities of the Branch;
- Represents OHCHR in consultations with Member States, inter-organizational and other meetings dealing with Universal Periodic Review-related issues.

Competencies
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.

PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropria

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