Chief of Service, Human Rights
vor 2 Wochen
The post is located in the Human Rights Council (HRC) Branch, Human Rights Council and Treaty Mechanisms Division (CTMD) within the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). The incumbent reports to the Director, CTMD.
**Responsibilities**:
Under the general guidance of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the direct supervision of the Director, HR Council and Treaties Division, the incumbent:
Provides substantive, technical and administrative support to the Human Rights Council:
- Directs and supervises preparations and the substantive servicing of regular and special meetings of the Human Rights Council, its subsidiary bodies and mechanisms, including the Human Rights Council Advisory Committee, the Universal Periodic Review Mechanism, the Complain Procedure and other bodies appointed by the General Assembly in the framework of the Human Rights Council.
- Directs and supervises the timely preparation of relevant reports of the Secretary-General and of the High Commissioner, as well as the participation of human rights experts in meetings of the Human Rights Council.
- Allocates and coordinates resources for the preparation and holding of such meetings, in coordination with the United Nations Office at 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, identifying their political and policy implications for OHCHR and the United Nations system as a whole, facilitates interaction among Member States, observers, NGO and other components of civil society and other United Nations entities, with a view to assisting the Council in its legislative function in support of the promotion and protection of human rights.
- Oversees the follow-up and implementation of Council decisions by other OHCHR organizational units; coordinates and liaises, as required, with other United Nations bodies and entities in this regard.
- Oversees the 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.
- Supervises the preparation of communications on the outcome/proceedings of Council meetings.
Advises OHCHR senior management and raises awareness about Human Rights Council activities and decisions:
- Draws to the attention of the High Commissioner and senior management as well as other parts of the Secretariat and the United Nations system pertinent information and recommendations emanating from the Human Rights Council, its subsidiary bodies and mechanisms.
- Provides strategic and political advice with regard to the issues dealt with by the Human Rights Council and the branch.
Promotes awareness and about Human Rights Council deliberations and decisions in the framework of efforts to enhance human rights protection systems at national level.
Develops methods of operation for the Human Rights Council:
- Directs and supervises the development of methodological tools to ensure consistency and effectiveness in servicing the Human Rights Council.
- Directs and supervises substantive input into meetings of the Human Rights Council by defining main orientations and coordinating partners outside the United Nations System.
Leads and manages the Human Rights Council Branch:
- Ensures the preparation of the 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 implication statements for draft Human Rights Council resolutions and decisions; defends the Branch's resource requirements before United Nations legislative bodies and with Member States, as required; monitors expenditures against allotments. Evaluates achievement, recording operational experience and incorporating learning into the 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 and organizational issues relating to the activities and responsibilities of the Branch.
- Represents OHCHR in consultations of Member States, inter-organizational and other meetings dealing with Human Right Council-related issues.
Competencies
- 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
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