UN Careers – Human Rights Officer at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Organisation: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
(UNHCR)
Reports to: Assistant Protection Officer
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Post Grade: SB4 
About UNHCR:
The
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on
December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly.  UNHCR’s mandate under the Statute of the
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is to lead and
co-ordinate action for international protection to refugees; seek permanent
solutions for the problems of refugees and safeguard refugee rights and well-being.
UNHCR has an additional mandate concerning issues of statelessness, as it is
given a designated role under Article 11 of the 1961 Convention on the
Reduction of Statelessness.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Keenly monitor key ESCR concerns in the country
    (health and education in particular, but also, land and Housing);
  • Carry out research on the state of
    implementation of ESCR State obligations and in this regard support treaty
    body reporting obligations on ESCR issues as well as civil society initiatives
    on alternative reporting.
  • Based on gaps identified through monitoring
    and research, assist OHCHRs advocacy measures and develop tailored
    capacity building workshops for relevant officials and CSOs;
  • Carry out HRBA trainings for Government Officials,
    UN and CSOs;
  • Establish and maintain contacts with UN
    agencies and local and international NGOs to share information and
    coordinate strategizing on ESCR issues;
  • Ensure the integration of gender perspectives
    and attention to specific women/girls rights issues within all human
    rights activities;
  • Provide input into the Office Annual work
    plan;
  • Provide input into weekly, monthly, ESCR and
    ad hoc/special issue reports, as well as any other reports requested by
    the supervisor;
  • Render support in monitoring implementation
    of resources and policies at the national level on access, availability
    and quality of basic services in ESCRs
  • Offer technical support in the implementation
    and development of strategies in support of Government in integration of
    human rights and HRBA in development plans, policies and programmes.
  • Support the Office work in analysis of ESCR
    related documents, briefs, policies and plans in order to ensure that they
    integrate human rights. 
  • Actively participate in any other activities
    related to ESCRs human rights and development area
  • Supervise and coordinate activities of the
    personal under your supervision.
  • Perform any other duties as required by the
    Head of Office and/or Field Coordinator.



Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the United Nations
    UNHCR Human Rights Officer job opportunity should hold an advanced
    University Degree (Masters or equivalent) preferably in law, political
    science, international relations or other disciplines related to human
    rights.
  • A minimum of five years of progressively
    responsible experience in field and headquarters locations at national and
    international levels in the human rights field, including in the cause and
    resolution of human rights conflicts in accordance with international
    standards.
  • Language and IT Skills: Fluency in English, with excellent
    communication skills and drafting ability.
Personal Competencies:
  • Professionalism: Good
    knowledge of and exposure to a wide range of human rights issues
    especially on ESCR. Good knowledge of national institutional mandates,
    policies and guidelines related to human rights.  A good analytical and research skills,
    including ability to evaluate and integrate information from variety of
    sources and assess impact on the human rights situation in assigned
    region/country; sound knowledge and understanding of UN human rights
    instruments and procedures. 
    Experience in working independently with minimal supervision in
    remote locations and as part of a small team in hardship conditions.
  • Communication: Good communication (spoken, written
    and presentation) skills, including the ability to produce a variety of
    written reports in a clear, concise style to external audiences, to
    build/maintain effective partnerships.
  • Planning and Organizing: ability to establish priorities and
    to plan work assignments, juggle competing demands and work under pressure
    of frequent and tight deadlines, preparing expenditure requests and
    monitoring expenditure against budget allocation.
  • Teamwork: proven interpersonal skills and
    ability to work in a multi-cultural-ethnic environment and sensitivity and
    respect for diversity.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates who so desire to join the United
Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the aforementioned capacity
should endeavor to Apply Online by Clicking on the link below. Please further
review job requirements and if competent Click Apply Now.
Deadline: 27th April 2016
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