UN Jobs – Human Rights Officer/ Chief of Investigations – Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

Job Title: Human Rights Officer/ Chief of Investigations

Organisation: Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

Opening Number: 22-Human Rights Affairs-OHCHR-193379-J-Entebbe (R)

Grade: P4

About US:

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) represents the world’s commitment to universal ideals of human dignity. We have a unique mandate from the international community to promote and protect all human rights. The High Commissioner for Human Rights is the principal human rights official of the United Nations. The High Commissioner heads OHCHR and spearheads the United Nations’ human rights efforts. We offer leadership, work objectively, educate and take action to empower individuals and assist States in upholding human rights.

Job Summary: This position is based within the Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia pursuant to Human Rights Council Resolution A/HRC/RES/51/L19, based in Entebbe, Uganda . The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of the Secretariat of the Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia:

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer/Chief of Investigations will be responsible for the following duties:

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Secretariat’s investigations team;
• Participates in and organises missions to sites of violations or other places as required;
• Serves as first reporting officer of the team of Human Rights Officers/Investigators and other experts in the Secretariat;
• Develops investigations, information gathering and operational plans in accordance with standard OHCHR methodology, including on the integration of gender perspective;
• Adapts methodologies and tools to collect and process all data;
• Oversees, guides and conducts interviews and other evidence gathering activities;
• Develops and oversees plans to ensure that all required measures are taken to protect victims and witnesses who will cooperate with the Commission and that effective referral pathways for survivors are used when possible;
• Coordinates drafting of the Commission’s internal analyses and public reports;
• Revises all team inputs and ensures highest quality standards of investigation, corroboration, analysis, conclusions and recommendations are incorporated in the final report;
• Oversees the proper handling, secure storage and preservation of information and data in accordance with procedures and tools adopted by the Commission;
• Incorporates gender perspective into all areas of work, in particular in the investigations plan, information gathering, analysis and reports of the Commission;
• Performs any other duties.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in law, political science, international relations or another discipline related to human rights is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible work experience in human rights, international humanitarian law or international criminal law is required.
• At least two years of experience in investigations of international human rights law violations including with investigative bodies or tribunals is required.
• At least two years of experience in managing teams is desirable.
• Experience in international refugee law is desirable.
• Languages: fluency in English is required.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Knowledge of human rights issues and ability to identify related problems in their political, ethnic, racial, gender equality and socio-economic dimensions. Knowledge of institutional mandates of human rights organizations, prevailing policies and procedures. Research and analytical skills, including ability to identify and participate in the resolution of human rights issues. Ability to identify sources for data collection, research and analyze information and draft human rights reports. Ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on the human rights situation in the area of assignment. 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.
• 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 and 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.
• Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority ; Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member ; Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills ; Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines ; Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff ; Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative ; Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff ; Appraises performance fairly.

No Fee: The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

How to Apply:

All interested candidates who wish to join the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to click on the link below and follow the application instructions after reviewing the job details.

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Deadline: 28^th November 2022