Вакансія: Human Rights Officer, NOB, TA, Kyiv, OHCHR (economic and social rights portfolio)

This position is open to Ukraine nationals ONLY

BACKGROUND

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Under the overall supervision of HRMMU Head of Mission and immediate supervision of the Head of Office in the geographical or thematic area of responsibility, the Human Rights Officer leads the work on assigned human rights activities ensuring the implementation of the Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine’s (HRMMU) mandate, including monitoring and reporting, of human rights situation in Ukraine, identification of emerging and evolving trends of human rights concerns and violations, provision of advice on human rights issues with the optimal use of resources designated to HRMMU through transparent process in accordance with the established strategies and priorities.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Under the overall supervision of the Head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, and the direct supervision of a Head of Office in the geographic and/or thematic area of assignment, the National Human Rights Officer’s main responsibilities and tasks are as following:

• Identify human rights issues/problem areas especially regarding the rights to social security and adequate housing, emerging and evolving trends of human rights concerns and violations as well as response and capacity gaps, and substantively contribute to the development of a strategy to respond to the situation, with a particular focus on the situation of persons with disabilities and older persons;

• Analyzing economic and social affairs including social security reform, macro-economic policy making including following budget developments, and economic, social and cultural rights.

• Research, collect, document and analyse information pertaining to the human rights situation of persons with disabilities and older persons in the area of assignment; 

• Provide input and advice on human rights issues as relevant to the mission’s work in the geographic and/or thematic area of assignment;

• Prepare briefing, interviews notes, analytical documents and substantively contribute to the production of various documentation and reports;

• Ensure that all activities are conducted in compliance with relevant standards and methods of work, including for protection and safe handling of information;

• Build and facilitate key contacts and partnerships to ensure effective dialogue/exchange on human rights issues;

• Engage in dialogue and carry out advocacy with relevant national authorities (civil and military), civil society organizations, the United Nations Country Team members and other international actors and stakeholders on human rights promotion and protection with a view to ensuring respect for human rights obligations;

• Coordinate with other relevant stakeholders, including regional organizations, in the pursuit of the mandate of the monitoring mission;

• Liaise with national human rights institutions, national and international NGOs, especially organisations of persons with disabilities, and other actors and stakeholders on issues relating to human rights, including their awareness and capacity to protect and promote human rights in the area of responsibility as well as raising an awareness of human rights information activities;

• Ensure the integration of universally recognized human rights, and the gender dimension, in all activities to be carried out within the area of responsibilities;

• Use information management tools developed by OHCHR, including the database;

• Participate in and contributes to lessons learned processes;

• Undertake other tasks as requested by the Head of the monitoring mission and Human Rights Officer in the geographic and/or thematic area of assignment.

Impact of Results 

The key results have an impact on coordination activities and fulfillment of HRMMU objectives, activities and outputs, in accordance with human rights situation on the assigned region and area of responsibility.

Competencies and Critical Success Factors

• 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 institutional mandates of human rights organizations, prevailing policies and procedures. Research and analytical skills, including ability to identify and participate in the resolution of human rights issues. Ability to identify sources for data collection, analyze information and draft human rights reports. 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.

• 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.

• Teamwork:  Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

• 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 allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Recruitment Qualifications

Education:          

• Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in law, social/political science, international relations, economics or other relevant area. A combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience, at the minimum a completed Bachelor’s degree and 2 additional years of extensive relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:        

• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in the promotion and protection of human rights and related areas. 
• Experience of monitoring and reporting on economic, social and cultural rights, leaving no one behind and de-institutionalization of PwDs would be a significant asset.
• Experience of monitoring and reporting on human rights situation and identifying relevant technical cooperation needs in a crisis context would be a significant asset. Knowledge of the region is an asset. 
• Academic and/or practical experience in analysing economic and social affairs including social security reform, budget decision making, macro-economic policy  and, economic, social and cultural rights is desirable

Language Requirements:             

• Fluency in oral and written English, Ukrainian and Russian. 

Assessment

Incomplete applications/personal history profiles (PHPs) will not be reviewed. For this reason, in the application cover letter it is important that you:
- Specify your general interest in OHCHR, including in the human rights issues, including their political, ethnic, gender equality and socio-economic dimensions;
- Indicate the three priority areas of interest in the work of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine;
- Indicate previous experience you had in monitoring and reporting on human rights situation and professional experience in the promotion and protection of human rights and IHL.

The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. Qualified women are encouraged to apply. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts.
The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Candidates selected pursuant to this vacancy may be subject to OHCHR ’s policy on Probation upon assignment.

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