Chief of Branch

Vor 2 Tagen

Geneve, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit

This position is located in the Rule of Law, Equality and Non-Discrimination Branch; Thematic Engagement, Special Procedures and Right to Development Division (TESPRDD); Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Geneva. The Chief of Branch/ reports to the Director of TESPRDD.

**Responsibilities**:
The Chief of Branch will be responsible of the following duties:

- Formulates and implements the substantive work programme of the Branch. Oversees the management of activities undertaken by the Branch, 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 carries out the work programme of the Branch. Co-ordinates the work carried out by different work units under the Branch and by other agencies and bodies of the United Nations system; provides programmatic/substantive reviews of the drafts prepared by others.
- Provides strategic, substantive and legal guidance and advice to lead the work of the Branch and to advise OHCHR senior management on country, regional and global programmes, operations and policy issues related to human rights and the rule of law, equality, non-discrimination and gender issues. Co-ordinates and oversees the preparation of reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as the Human Rights Council, General Assembly and other policy-making organs, as appropriate.
- Ensures that the outputs produced by the Branch maintain high-quality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data. Ensures the effective integration of gender analysis in outputs produced by the Branch.
- Assists the Director in preparing the work programme of the Branch and Division, determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery.
- Recruits staff, taking due account of gender and geographical balance.
- Manages, mentors, guides, develops and trains staff under his/her supervision.
- Fosters effective and healthy working environment, including teamwork and communication among staff in the Branch and across organizational boundaries.
- Leads and supervises the organization of meetings, seminars, etc. on substantive issues. Manages the substantive preparation and organization of such meetings or seminars.
- Participates in international, regional or national meetings and provides programmatic/substantive expertise on an issue, or holds programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions.
- Represents the Division and the Office at international, regional or national meetings.

Competencies

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.

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.

MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.

Education
Advanced university degree in law, human rights, political science, international relations or related fields. A first-level degree (Ba

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