Human Rights Officer

Vor 3 Tagen

Genf, Genf, Schweiz OCHA Vollzeit
Job Title: Human Rights Officer - Right to Development Expert

Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Job Type: Full-time

Organization: OCHA

Job Description:

Responsibilities:
  • Plan and coordinate activities related to the right to development, especially in relation to the UN Programme of Action for Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing States, and Landlocked Developing Countries.
  • Conduct substantive research and analysis of right to development issues/events and assess their impact on the human rights situation in the above-mentioned countries.
  • Collect and analyze human rights data and indicators in the above-mentioned countries, including gender-specific data and indicators.
  • Provide substantive and expert support to the intergovernmental process relating to the draft covenant on the right to development.
  • Support OHCHR field presences; follow-up on implementation of decisions rendered by policy-making bodies.
  • Ensure the right to development, including its gender equality dimensions, are integrated into the UN Programme of Action mentioned above.
  • Define work plan for area assigned in accordance with established terms of reference.
  • Develop and implement training activities, with attention to gender perspectives.
  • Represent UN human rights programme at working level meetings.
  • Direct capacity-building efforts on the right to development and human rights economy in the above-mentioned countries.
  • Write a variety of reports, communications, briefings, statements, etc., including to policy-making bodies.
  • May provide guidance to new/junior staff.
Requirements:
  • Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field.
  • A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area.
  • Two years or more experience in providing support to intergovernmental processes and negotiations.
  • Experience in conducting research and analysis related to the right to development, including in relation to the UN Programme of Action for Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing States, and Landlocked Developing Countries and human rights economy.
  • Experience drafting reports on thematic issues related to the right to development.
Language:

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

How to Apply: If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a challenging role in human rights, please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, through the United Nations careers portal.

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