Job
Title: HUMAN
RIGHTS ADVISER, P5
Title: HUMAN
RIGHTS ADVISER, P5
Department/
Office: Office
of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Office: Office
of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Duty
Station: LILONGWE
Station: LILONGWE
Job
Opening number: 12-HRI-OHCHR-24963-R-LILONGWE
(X)
Opening number: 12-HRI-OHCHR-24963-R-LILONGWE
(X)
United
Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational
Setting and Reporting
Setting and Reporting
This
position is located in the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator (UNRC) in
Malawi. The incumbent will report to the UN Resident Coordinator in the country
of assignment and to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights through the
Chief of Africa Branch, Field Operations and Technical Cooperation Division,
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
position is located in the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator (UNRC) in
Malawi. The incumbent will report to the UN Resident Coordinator in the country
of assignment and to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights through the
Chief of Africa Branch, Field Operations and Technical Cooperation Division,
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
Responsibilities
Under
the direct supervision of the UN Resident Coordinator (UNRC) of Malawi, and the
functional support and guidance of the OHCHR, the Human Rights Adviser (HRA)
will perform the following functions:
the direct supervision of the UN Resident Coordinator (UNRC) of Malawi, and the
functional support and guidance of the OHCHR, the Human Rights Adviser (HRA)
will perform the following functions:
Support
the UNRC and the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in integrating human rights
into their programmes and activities, in particular the UNDAF and other key
strategic planning tools, including by building UNCT capacities to apply a
human rights-based approach to their programmes and activities, conducting
situational assessments and a mapping of UNCT capacities and needs,
facilitating country-level coordination and acting as a resource person in
programme activities implemented by the UNCT;
the UNRC and the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in integrating human rights
into their programmes and activities, in particular the UNDAF and other key
strategic planning tools, including by building UNCT capacities to apply a
human rights-based approach to their programmes and activities, conducting
situational assessments and a mapping of UNCT capacities and needs,
facilitating country-level coordination and acting as a resource person in
programme activities implemented by the UNCT;
advise
the UNRC and the UNCT in developing strategies and programmes to build and
strengthen national capacities and institutions for the promotion and protection
of human rights, based on assessment of national context, capacities and
priorities and facilitate access to specific human rights expertise, including
by drawing from human rights resources and tools available;
the UNRC and the UNCT in developing strategies and programmes to build and
strengthen national capacities and institutions for the promotion and protection
of human rights, based on assessment of national context, capacities and
priorities and facilitate access to specific human rights expertise, including
by drawing from human rights resources and tools available;
support
the UNRC and the UNCT in promoting human rights as a common UN value and
upholding international norms and standards through advocacy and
awareness-raising, while bearing in mind that the UNRC and the HRA do not have
a public monitoring function;
the UNRC and the UNCT in promoting human rights as a common UN value and
upholding international norms and standards through advocacy and
awareness-raising, while bearing in mind that the UNRC and the HRA do not have
a public monitoring function;
where
applicable, advise on integrating human rights in the humanitarian response and
post-crisis recovery under the direction of the RC/Humanitarian Coordinator,
should a humanitarian emergency be declared in the country of assignment;
applicable, advise on integrating human rights in the humanitarian response and
post-crisis recovery under the direction of the RC/Humanitarian Coordinator,
should a humanitarian emergency be declared in the country of assignment;
support
the UNRC and UNCT and national partners in their engagement with international
human rights mechanisms such as the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), Treaty
Bodies and Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council, as well as those
under relevant international instruments of specialized agencies, including by
supporting the dissemination and sharing of information, coordinating or
facilitating the UNCT’s contributions and programmatic follow-up to the
recommendations of these bodies, and helping the UNCT to provide timely and
effective support to relevant country missions of Special Procedures mandate
holders and other UN mechanisms;
the UNRC and UNCT and national partners in their engagement with international
human rights mechanisms such as the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), Treaty
Bodies and Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council, as well as those
under relevant international instruments of specialized agencies, including by
supporting the dissemination and sharing of information, coordinating or
facilitating the UNCT’s contributions and programmatic follow-up to the
recommendations of these bodies, and helping the UNCT to provide timely and
effective support to relevant country missions of Special Procedures mandate
holders and other UN mechanisms;
upon
request, and under the direct supervision and guidance of the UNRC, provide
advice, training and technical assistance to the Government and other national
stakeholders with a view to further catalysing coordinated UN responses in
order to strengthen national capacity for the promotion and protection of human
rights, including follow up to recommendations from the human rights
mechanisms;
request, and under the direct supervision and guidance of the UNRC, provide
advice, training and technical assistance to the Government and other national
stakeholders with a view to further catalysing coordinated UN responses in
order to strengthen national capacity for the promotion and protection of human
rights, including follow up to recommendations from the human rights
mechanisms;
and
perform other related duties as required.
perform other related duties as required.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM:
Comprehensive knowledge of and exposure to a range of human rights issues,
including: approaches and techniques to address sensitive and complex issues;
very good knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines related
to human rights including the human rights mechanisms and treaties; operational
activities for development, peace and security and humanitarian affairs and
good knowledge of and experience in development programming. Comprehensive knowledge
of the region or country of assignment, including its human rights and
political situation, as well as its culture, history and traditions;
demonstrated ability to complete in-depth analysis and reach conclusions on
possible causes and solutions to human rights issues; good political judgement
and advocacy skills and the ability to understand and respond to sensitive and
complex political and social events; ability to describe human rights issues
and perspectives, including gender issues.
Comprehensive knowledge of and exposure to a range of human rights issues,
including: approaches and techniques to address sensitive and complex issues;
very good knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines related
to human rights including the human rights mechanisms and treaties; operational
activities for development, peace and security and humanitarian affairs and
good knowledge of and experience in development programming. Comprehensive knowledge
of the region or country of assignment, including its human rights and
political situation, as well as its culture, history and traditions;
demonstrated ability to complete in-depth analysis and reach conclusions on
possible causes and solutions to human rights issues; good political judgement
and advocacy skills and the ability to understand and respond to sensitive and
complex political and social events; ability to describe human rights issues
and perspectives, including gender issues.
COMMUNICATION:
Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to
produce a variety of written reports in a clear, concise style, to deliver
presentations to external audiences, to build/maintain effective partnerships.
Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to
produce a variety of written reports in a clear, concise style, to deliver
presentations to external audiences, to build/maintain effective partnerships.
TEAMWORK:
Excellent interpersonal and proven negotiating skills; Ability to establish and
maintain trust and working relations with people in a multi-cultural,
multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Excellent interpersonal and proven negotiating skills; Ability to establish and
maintain trust and working relations with people in a multi-cultural,
multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
VISION:
In-depth understanding of the RC and UNCTs system and policies on the
integration of human rights into the UN work at the country level and ability
to transform this understanding into a results-oriented work programme,
including through facilitating linkages between the normative work of the international
human rights system and the operational work of the UN system in development
and other areas.
In-depth understanding of the RC and UNCTs system and policies on the
integration of human rights into the UN work at the country level and ability
to transform this understanding into a results-oriented work programme,
including through facilitating linkages between the normative work of the international
human rights system and the operational work of the UN system in development
and other areas.
LEADERSHIP:
Proven ability to provide effective leadership and transfer advice and
knowledge to external partners, stakeholders, senior officials and staff at all
levels; Proven ability to plan and organize the work of a unit/office and
provide advice and guidance to others; Proven record of building and managing
teams and creating an enabling environment, including ability to effectively
lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff.
Proven ability to provide effective leadership and transfer advice and
knowledge to external partners, stakeholders, senior officials and staff at all
levels; Proven ability to plan and organize the work of a unit/office and
provide advice and guidance to others; Proven record of building and managing
teams and creating an enabling environment, including ability to effectively
lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff.
Education
Advanced
university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent), preferably in law, political
science, international relations or other related field. A combination of
relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience may be accepted in
lieu of the advanced university degree.
university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent), preferably in law, political
science, international relations or other related field. A combination of
relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience may be accepted in
lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work
Experience
Experience
At
least 10 years of progressively responsible experience at the national and
international levels in the field of human rights, with development and/or
humanitarian experience. Knowledge of the African region would be a strong
asset.
least 10 years of progressively responsible experience at the national and
international levels in the field of human rights, with development and/or
humanitarian experience. Knowledge of the African region would be a strong
asset.
Languages
Proficiency
in written and spoken English is essential. Knowledge of another UN language is
an asset.
in written and spoken English is essential. Knowledge of another UN language is
an asset.
Assessment
Method
Method
The
candidates will be assessed through a written test and a competency based
interview.
candidates will be assessed through a written test and a competency based
interview.
Special
Notice
Notice
Staff
members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment
by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to
new functions in their careers In accordance with established rules and
procedures.
members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment
by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to
new functions in their careers In accordance with established rules and
procedures.
Staff
members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfill the lateral move
requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff members are
requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their Personal History
Profile (PHP) and cover note.
members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfill the lateral move
requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff members are
requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their Personal History
Profile (PHP) and cover note.
United
Nations Considerations
Nations Considerations
The
United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3,
article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3,
article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No
Fee
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.
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.
Closing
Date: Tuesday, 04 December 2012
Date: Tuesday, 04 December 2012
