Human Rights Officer

hace 3 semanas

Santiago de Chile United Nations A tiempo completo

This position is located in the Regional Office for South America, office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Santiago, Chile. The incumbent reports to the Coordinator of the project on “Strengthening the regional approach for the protection of specific human rights concerns in Latin America and the Caribbean”.

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

- Coordinates the implementation of the activities related to the thematic mandate on environment, climate change, biodiversity and human rights, including from a gender perspective, of the project “Strengthening the regional approach for the protection of specific human rights concerns in Latin America and the Caribbean”.
- Conducts substantive research and analysis of environmental and human rights issues/events and assesses their impact on the human rights situation in assigned region or country.
- Collects and analyses human rights data and indicators in country/region of assignment, including gender-specific data and indicators.
- Defines work plan for area assigned in accordance with established terms of reference.
- Liaises with representatives of governments, regional and international organisations and civil society organizations on human rights and environmental issues.
- Represents UN human rights programme at working level meetings.
- Directs capacity-building efforts on human rights in region/country of assignment.
- Writes a variety of reports, communications, briefings, statements, etc., including to policy-making bodies.
- Prepares preliminary versions of speeches, presentations and communications issued by the Representatives of the Regional Offices in Central and South America.
- May provide guidance to new/junior staff.
- Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

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.

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.

Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, social sciences, environment, 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 (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area is required.

Out of five years, a minimum of two (2) years of experience in the context of environment, climate change, biodiversity or related area is desirable.

Experience working with UN agencies and/or relevant regional actors on the environmental, climate change or biodiversity areas is desirable.

Experience managing a team is desirable.

Experience in implementing human rights related projects is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written Spanish is required. Knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of Portuguese is desirable.

Assessment

Special Notice

United Nations Considerations

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

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