Human Rights Officer, P-3

Human Rights Officer, P-3

UN OHCHR - United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Bangkok, Thailan

Org. Setting and Reporting

This post is located in the Regional Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Bangkok, under the overall supervision of the Regional Representative.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Plans and coordinates activities related to legal and policy research, training and technical assistance, monitoring and reporting on the human rights of people on the move, integrating a gender perspective;
• Conducts substantive research and analysis of migration and human rights issues and assesses their impact on the human rights situation in assigned region;
• Collects and analyses migration and human rights data and indicators in region of assignment, including gender-specific data and indicators;
• Provides support to sub-commissions, commissions and other bodies; follows-up on implementation of decisions rendered by policy-making bodies.
• Ensures migration and human rights issues, including their gender equality dimensions, are integrated into relevant efforts of the UN, civil society and government authorities at the country and regional level.
• Defines work plan for area assigned in accordance with established terms of reference.
• Assists law enforcement including military and police as well as other relevant authorities to develop and implement a training program in the field of migration and human rights, with attention to gender perspectives.
• Conducts field verification work through periodic visits; follows up on different cases and situations verified by the regional office.
• Represents UN human rights programme at working level meetings.
• Directs capacity-building efforts on human rights in region of assignment.
• Writes a variety of reports, communications, briefings, statements, etc., including to policy-making bodies.
• May provide guidance to new/junior staff.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM : Knowledge of and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the particular sector, functional area or other specialized field of migration and 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 relating to migration and human rights, including on human rights training, monitoring and reporting. Research and analytical skills, including ability to identify and participate in the resolution of human rights issues. Ability to identify sources for data collection, research and analyze information and draft human rights reports. Ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on the human rights situation in the area of assignment. 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.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, social sciences 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 five years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area is required.
• Experience in the area of human rights and migration, including research, training, monitoring and reporting, is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.

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