Human Rights Officer
hace 3 semanas
This position is located within the Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua (Group of Human Rights Experts) pursuant to Human Rights Council Resolution A/HRC/RES/49/3. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of the Secretariat of the Group of Human Rights Experts.
**Responsibilities**:
Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer (Investigations Team Leader) will be responsible for the following duties:
- Manages the day-to-day operations of the Secretariat investigations team;
- Participates in and organizes missions to sites of violations or other places as required;
- Serves as first reporting officer of the team of Human Rights Officers/Investigators and other staff in the Secretariat;
- Develops investigations, information gathering and operational plans in accordance with standard OHCHR methodology, including on the integration of gender perspective;
- Adapts methodologies and tools to collect, process and properly preserve all data in a manner suitable for judicial processes;
- Oversees, guides and conducts interviews and other evidence gathering activities;
- Develops and oversees plans to ensure that all required measures are taken to protect victims and witnesses who will cooperate with the Group of Human Rights Experts and that effective referral pathways for survivors are used when possible;
- Coordinates drafting of the Group of Human Rights Experts internal analyses and public reports;
- Revises all team inputs and ensures highest quality standards of investigation, corroboration, analysis, conclusions and recommendations are incorporated in the final report;
- In coordination with the Information Management and Evidence Unit, oversees the proper handling, secure storage and preservation of information and data in accordance with procedures and tools adopted by the Group of Human Rights Experts;
- Incorporates gender perspective into all areas of work, in particular in the investigations plan, information gathering, analysis and reports of the Group of Human Rights Experts;
- Performs any other duties.
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 the 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.
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 (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in law, political science, international relations or another discipline related to human rights is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible work experience in human rights, international humanitarian law or international criminal law is required.
At least two years of experience in investigations of international human rights law violations with human rights investigative bodies or tribunals is required.
Experience in leading a team is desirable.
Relevant working experience in working in or on Latin America is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and Spanish (both oral and written) is required.
Assessment
Special Notice
United Nations Considerations
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in t
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