OHCHR Human Rights Officer

Job ID/Title:OHCHR Human Rights Officer
Brand :OHCHR
Application Deadline :08-Nov-15
Duty Station :Ramallah   
Languages Required :Arabic, English,    
Duration of Initial Contract :     6 months with possibility of extension
   
Background:
Under the guidance and supervision of the Head of Office or his/her delegate, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of all activities related to the work of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in the occupied Palestinian territory (OHCHR oPt) related to human rights promotion and protection, including women’s rights, pursuant to relevant United Nations resolutions.

Description of Responsibilities:

- Assisting in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of training and other activities on international human rights standards and mechanisms, in particular the seven human rights treaties to which the State of Palestine became a party in 2014, for a broad range of beneficiaries, including officials of the Palestinian Authority (PA) and nongovernmental partner organisations.

- Liaising with the PA to assess needs in the strengthening of institutional capacity in the field of human rights, in particular with regard to implementing and monitoring implementation of treaty provisions, and translating these needs into the formulation of capacity building activities and technical support. Expanding the contact base of the OHCHR oPt office within the PA.
- Assisting in liaising with relevant Palestinian institutions, including the national human rights institution and nongovernmental partner organisations. Representing OHCHR in meetings with representatives from such institutions, as well as with other United Nations bodies, programmes and specialized agencies;
- Co-operating with the PA and nongovernmental partner organizations on promotional activities aimed at raising awareness amongst the Palestinian public regarding international human rights standards and mechanisms.
- Assisting in documenting and providing analyses of both specific cases as well as broad human rights trends in the oPt, based on international human rights and humanitarian law. Drafting reports and communications as required; contributing to periodic reports; providing ad hoc briefing notes on the situation of human rights in the oPt.
- Contributing to the co-ordination of the human rights and humanitarian work of the UN Country Team, and to mainstreaming of human rights within the work of the UN in the OPT.
- Assisting in providing adequate support to visits to the region by independent human rights experts and OHCHR missions;
- Additional tasks as required.

Competencies :
Other essential qualifications: Commitment to human rights and the mission of OHCHR.  Experience and willingness to work in a team within a multicultural and gender diverse environment, and ability to work under pressure. Ability to communicate well. Commitment to UN core competencies, and to the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.  Enthusiasm, initiative and creativity are also essential.
Communications: Excellent communication skills (spoken and written), including the ability to convey complex concepts and recommendations to senior levels, both orally and in writing, in clear, concise style;
Team work: 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 background;

Qualifications :
Education:

Advanced University degree preferably in law, political science, international relations or other disciplines related to human rights or development. A combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Legal training would be a strong asset. Experience of working on the promotion of economic, social and cultural rights, such as the right to education, right to health, etc, would be a strong asset.

Experience: 
Five years of progressively responsible related work experience (formulation and delivery of capacity building activities in a relevant field, such as human rights, rule of law, or development).

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Languages:
Excellent Arabic and English (written and spoken).
Computer skills: Good command of operational systems and office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Lotus Notes). Knowledge of database management is an asset.
 
Important message to all applicants!
- Please be aware that the OHCHR will review your application only if you have uploaded Personal History Form (P.11) to your application. Please download the form from the following link: http://jobs.undp.ps.
- You will get the opportunity to upload the P-11 at when you apply for the position.
- Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Please note that only applications that are under consideration will be contacted.
- For more detailed information about UNDP/PAPP please visit our website at www.undp.ps.
OHCHR is an equal opportunity employer:
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