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• Conduct
  research on areas of domestic Legislation and Policy with major human
  rights implications with a view of providing substantive support to the
  Office team and relevant national partners;
• Provide
  commentary on legislation, policies, rules of procedure, and other
  statutory frameworks, advising the State and other stakeholders with
  reference to international human rights standards and comparative good
  practices;
• Support
  legislative and policy reform initiatives led by the State or other
  stakeholders through provision of technical assistance in drafting of
  relevant regulatory frameworks;
• Provide
  legal analytical advice on matters pertaining to national laws, for
  OHCHR’s substantive work at country level.

• Cultivate
  and maintain relationships with key institutions in the law and policy
  making process, UN agencies and civil society partners with a view to
  facilitating OHCHR’s technical cooperation on human rights;
• Targeted
  advocacy with national partners so as to influence State institutions and
  local partners to adopt appropriate policy or actions that strengthen
  human rights compliance;
• Represent
  OHCHR on the Justice Law and Order (JLOS) Sector Working Group and
  Coordination meetings with Development Partners to provide substantive
  human rights guidance on international human rights norms and standards;
• Monitor
  key reform and technical assistance processes within the JLOS Sector, and
  ensure circulation of information within OHCHR;
• Provide
  strategic analysis of opportunities to advance OHCHR’s technical support
  on legal issues and administration of justice in particular, within the
  country.

• Plan,
  organize and support implementation of OHCHR’s capacity building and
  sensitization workshops targeting Government, State institutions and civil
  society organizations;
• Take
  initiative in the implementation of thematic priorities assigned to the
  legal unit as indicated under the Office Work Plan.

• Contribute
  to the preparation of OHCHR’s reports taking stock of work achievements
  and progress through monthly and activity reports as well as regular
  updates on thematic areas for submission to OHCHR’s Headquarters in
  Geneva, the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office and to donors, as requested.
• Contribute
  to development of OHCHR’s publications and knowledge products to support
  capacity building and advocacy, as may be required;

• Contribute
  to the overall work of OHCHR as a team player with professionalism,
  integrity and commitment, and participate in other OHCHR program
  activities, including human rights commemorations, monitoring
  interventions, etc., as requested;
• Ensure
  the consistent integration of a gender perspective in all assignments;
• Perform
  other related duties as required;

• The
  ideal candidate for the United Nations UNHCR National Human Rights Officer
  job opportunity should hold a University degree in law. A post-graduate
  degree in human rights or a related field will be an added advantage.
• Five
  years of relevant experience (or three years if holding a post graduate
  degree) working in national, regional, or international organizations or
  non-governmental organizations, in the field of human rights, rule of law,
  legal advisory services, or a related field.
• Previous
  experience working with international human rights standards, instruments
  and mechanisms, and knowledge and expertise of gender and women’s rights
  issues would be an asset.
• Strong
  legal background and analytical skills.
• Proven
  ability to function independently, to take initiative and handle multiple
  tasks simultaneously, with competence to assess priorities and deliver in
  a timely manner
• Resourcefulness,
  initiative, maturity of judgment and tact
• Ability
  to communicate clearly in English both orally and in writing.
• Ability
  to work in a team, and establish effective working relations with persons
  of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability
  to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and
  cultural backgrounds.
• Languages: Fluent in spoken and written
  English  

• Professionalism
  – Comprehensive knowledge
  and understanding of human rights-related matters; ability to identify
  problems, i.e., political, ethnic, racial, gender-based, social, economic,
  etc., causing civil unrest in a country or geographic area; demonstrated
  research and analytical skills, including the ability to identify and
  participate in the resolution of relevant issues/problems; basic knowledge
  of institutional mandates, policies, guidelines, etc., related to human
  rights; skill in developing sources for data collection.
• Planning
  and Organizing – Ability
  to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan;
  Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments
  given;
• Communication – Ability to speak and write in a clear
  and concise manner, including ability to draft a variety of reports,
  correspondence, etc.; Technological Awareness – Good computer skills,
  including proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, other and relevant
  software packages;
• Teamwork
  – Good interpersonal
  skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with
  sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Respect
  for gender and diversity:
  The candidate works effectively with people from all backgrounds, treats
  all people with dignity and respect and men and women equally. He or she
  shows respect for, and understanding of, diverse points of view and
  demonstrates this understanding in daily work and decision-making. The
  candidate examines own biases and behaviors to avoid stereotypical
  responses and does not discriminate against any individual or group. He or
  she includes a gender perspective in substantive work.
• Technological
  Awareness: Training and/or
  experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and
  other standard software packages and systems is required.

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