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• Keenly reviews, monitors and evaluates
  activities relating to the implementation of international human rights
  instruments, including recommendations of treaty bodies and mechanisms of
  the Human Rights Council.
• Supports the work of treaty-established
  bodies and extra-conventional mechanisms and special procedures.
• The jobholder prepares relevant human
  rights parts of reports for the General Assembly, HRC, etc. notes on the
  status of ratification of human rights instruments, etc.
• Works with UN and non-governmental
  programmes in the country/region to integrate human rights, including
  their gender dimensions in their programs; helps design and implements the
  human rights program and designs the organization and focus of the
  evaluation.
• Ensures up-to-date information regarding
  substantive matters in the field of human rights and makes recommendations
  on actions to take.
• Makes contact with other sectors of the
  UN, other international organizations and governments on coordination and
  policy matters; brief representatives and provides, as appropriate
  suggestions and recommendations.
• Supports country military and police to
  develop and implement a training program in the field of human rights,
  international humanitarian law, democracy and the rule of law, with
  attention to gender perspectives.
• Serves as the team leader with
  responsibility for carrying out, in consultation with the Head of Office,
  work coordination and administrative functions relating to the staff,
  planning and budget.
• Trains and supervises new/junior staff.
• Performs any other related duties as
  required. 

• The ideal candidate for the United
  Nations UNHCR Human Rights Officer job opportunity should hold an 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.
• A minimum of seven years of
  progressively responsible experience in the human rights field or related
  areas is required.
• Previous experience in human rights
  monitoring, reporting and capacity building and implementing technical
  cooperation projects is required. Human rights training experience is
  desirable.
• Languages: English and French are the working
  languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in
  oral and written English is required.

• Professionalism: 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.
• 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.
• Planning
  & Organizing: Develops
  clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies
  priority activities and assignments. Adjusts priorities as required.
  Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work.
  Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and
  adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

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