Human Rights Officer
hace 6 meses
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 Investigation Team Leader of the Secretariat of the Group of Human Rights Experts.
**Responsibilities**:
Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer (Investigator) will be responsible for the following duties:
- Researches, collects and analyses information and documentation pertaining to human rights, and international criminal law matters as required by the mandate, and, under the guidance of the Investigation Team Leader, proposes investigative methods and tools;
- Conducts investigations, including through interviews with victims and witnesses, to gather information and corroborate allegations of violations of international human rights or criminal law as stipulated in the Group of Human Rights Experts mandate;
- Conducts timely monitoring of trends and patterns of violations;
- Employs monitoring and mapping tools and multi-source, including open sources material and satellite imagery, to support geolocation of incidents and to assess the authenticity of collected materials and testimonies;
- Identifies alleged perpetrators based on agreed information gathering methods;
- Participates in and organizes missions to sites of violations or other places as required;
- Ensures that all measures are taken for the protection of victims and witnesses who will cooperate with the Group of Human Rights Experts according to the agreed methodology and respect for the ‘do no harm principle’, and by making effective use of pathways for survivors;
- Ensures that the information and documentation related to the investigation is protected, stored and preserved safely in accordance with procedures established by the Group of Human Rights Experts;
- Undertakes preliminary analysis of information gathered and drafts analytical documents, including a gender analysis;
- Drafts relevant sections and provides inputs for the Group of Human Rights Experts report;
- Ensures that gender perspective and gender-sensitive approaches are integrated at all stages of the investigation, analysis and report drafting;
- Performs other related duties as required.
Competencies
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 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.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or another discipline related to human rights. 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 five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in human rights is required.
A minimum of two (2) years of experience carrying out investigations of violations of international human rights law, international humanitarian law or international criminal law is required.
Relevant working experience in or on the Latin America region 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 the recruitment process.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
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