Job Detail

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in Human Rights Treaties Branch (HRTB) in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Geneva. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Anti-Torture, Coordination and Funds Section.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer (Secretary of the United Nations Voluntary Funds for Victims of Torture and for the Victims of Contemporary Forms of Slavery) will be responsible for the following duties: - Engages in the full scope of work related to role of Secretary of the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture (UNVFVT) and the United Nations Voluntary Funds for Victims of Contemporary Forms of Slavery (UNVFCFS), including the effective operation of the two Humanitarian Funds (UNVFVT & UNVFCFS) and for technical and substantive support and guidance to both Boards of Trustees (that provide advice to the Secretary General). - Ensures the continued and effective functioning and development of the two Humanitarian Funds, by preparing reports on the status of the two Funds; organizes and coordinates the preparation and the work of the Humanitarian Funds team, organizes, conducts and follows-up to the periodic meetings of its Board, and serves as standing liaison with the Boards; liaising with relevant budget/financial services and the partner agencies on all matters concerning the administration of the two Funds; monitors the programme performance against the Strategic Management Plan and advises the management on any significant divergence between implementation and programme/project plan. - Maintains overview of all projects of UNVFVT & UNVFCFS grantees in order to provide appropriate guidance to members of the team directly managing them, in accordance with UNVFVT & UNVFCFS guidelines and other related standard administrative and other procedures. - Manages a number of selected grantee projects during the entire project cycle, from initial assessment to ongoing evaluation. - Ensures that all projects of Humanitarian Funds grantees follow adequate assessment, selection, design, formulation, implementation and evaluation; provides guidance and advice on these issues to staff at headquarters and field presences; prepares and conducts project evaluation exercises, including at country level, for UNVFVT & UNVFCFS grantee projects; drafts and oversees preparation of reports, documents and other written materials, as required, including to the Human Rights Council and the General Assembly. - Coordinates work with the Donor and External Relations Section at OHCHR, including with the fundraiser officer for the Humanitarian Funds as well as with the Communications Section at OHCHR; provides input concerning grantees’ projects funded from the Humanitarian Funds to the Division overall contribution to the High Commissioner’s Strategic Management Plan and to programme performance reporting, including the monitoring of outputs, indicator methodology and the drafting of accomplishment statements for the sub-programme; prepares and implements a work plan which is coherent with the Division work plan and the responsibilities assigned, following applicable standard procedures governing performance management (e-PAS), training and coaching more junior staff members, and monitoring progress and reporting to the supervisor, taking action to minimize delays. - Undertakes any others tasks as assigned by supervisors

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM - Good knowledge of human rights based programming and of project cycle, including project formulation, management, implementation, monitoring and reporting; sound knowledge of and wide exposure to the full range of human rights issues, to include approaches and techniques to address highly sensitive/complex problems; excellent knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines related to human rights; independent judgment and discretion in advising on and handling major issues and problems; good knowledge of United Nations rules and administrative and financial policies and procedures. 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. 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. LEADERSHIP - Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in political science, international relations, public administration, management or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience at national and international levels, preferably within the UN system, in the human rights field, including in design, development, implementation, management and evaluation of projects, including in human rights or closely related area is required. Experience within the UN system or other international organization is desirable. Experience in managing human and financial resources is also desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English or French (oral and written) and knowledge of the other is required. Knowledge of other UN official languages is an advantage.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARILY AVAILABLE FOR A PERIOD UP-TO 31 DECEMBER 2019, WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION - SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.

• If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. • While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. • Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. • This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. • Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. • Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. 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 or sexual abuse, or crimes other than minor traffic offences, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.

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.

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The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.