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Human Rights Officer, P-4
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 10 May 2009
DATE OF ISSUANCE: 11 Mar 2009
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
DUTY STATION: Geneva
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 09-HRI-OHCHR-420450-R-GENEVA (G)
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
Remuneration
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. More Info
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Chief of the Human Rights Treaties Branch and the direct supervision of the Team Leader of the Treaties and Follow-up Unit, the incumbent: Acts as Secretary of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; Strengthens the research and analysis support capacity of the Secretariat of the Committee as well as other human rights treaty bodies; Prepares documentation for the Committee sessions, including the draft-annual report of the Committee to the General Assembly; Prepares draft-guidelines for following-up to Committee recommendations; Coordinates with the Petitions Unit the programme of work of the Committee relating to the petitions procedure provided for under the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights Of Persons with Disabilities; Oversees preparation and conduct of inquiries under the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and implementation of the recommendations resulting from such inquiries; Facilitates and assists in the adoption of measures to rationalize the functioning of the treaty body system; Services the meetings of the Committee and other human rights treaty bodies and their working groups, as required; Prepares legal analyses and drafts legal background papers for the Committee and other human rights treaty bodies, related to State reporting procedures; Undertakes research into the travaux preparatoires of relevant human rights treaties and monitors relevant developments in regional human rights institutions; Prepares and participates in missions relating to the Committee's procedures; Prepares the documentation for the Meetings of the States Parties to the Convention and participates in their organization;
Competencies
Professionalism - Comprehensive knowledge of, and exposure to, a range of human rights issues, to include approaches and techniques to address sensitive and complex problems; very good knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines related to human rights, in particular treaty body monitoring mechanisms. Good analytical and research skills, including ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess the degree of implementation of international human rights norms in States Parties; Communication - Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to convey complex concepts and recommendations at senior levels, both orally and in writing, in a clear, concise style; Teamwork - Ability to interact and to establish and maintain effective working relations both as a team member and team leader, with people of different national and cultural backgrounds; Planning and Organizing - Planning and organizing own work and that of others. Leadership - Ability to oversee work of more junior staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Advanced University Degree (Masters or equivalent), preferably in law, political science, international relations or other disciplines related to human rights. A combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in human rights field, including 3 years at the international level, preferably within the UN.
Languages
Fluency in oral and written English or French; working knowledge of the other. Knowledge of other UN official languages is an advantage.
Other Skills
Knowledge of sign language, Braille and information systems used by persons with disabilities would be an asset.
The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
How to apply
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. Because applications submitted by United Nations (UN) staff members are considered first, provided the eligibility requirements set out in ST/AI/2006/3 are met and the application is submitted in a timely fashion, staff members should apply within 15-day or 30-day mark.
Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please go to “My UN” page and check the status of your application by clicking on “View Application History”, and resubmit the application, if necessary.
1. To start the application process, applicants are required to register by opening a "My UN" account. Go to Login, and Register as a User. Fill in the form and choose a User Name and Password.
2. After opening the account, applicants may apply for vacancies using the Personal History Profile (PHP) provided. Once the PHP has been completed for a particular vacancy, it can be saved and used for future applications. The PHP may be up-dated, when necessary, for future applications.
3. In completing the PHP, please note that all fields marked with an asterisk must be completed.
4. UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the appropriate Human Resources Office (HRO)/Personnel Office (PO) to the email address below, clearly indicating the vacancy announcement number. In case you have no access to the digitizing equipment, please submit hard copies of the two latest PAS reposts to the relevant HRO/PO via fax.
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Fax: 41-22-917- 0074
Please see the Frequently Asked Questions, if you encounter problems when applying.
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