HUMAN RIGHTS
ASSISTANT – (OPEN TO RWANDAN NATIONALS ONLY)
ASSISTANT – (OPEN TO RWANDAN NATIONALS ONLY)
Location : Kigali, RWANDA
Application
Deadline : 13-Aug-13
Deadline : 13-Aug-13
Additional
Category: Democratic Governance
Category: Democratic Governance
Type of
Contract : FTA Local
Contract : FTA Local
Post Level : GS-4
Languages
Required : English
Required : English
Duration of
Initial Contract : One year renewable
Initial Contract : One year renewable
Background
The Office
of the Senior Human Rights Advisor (SHRA) was established by the Office of the
High Commissioner for Human rights (OHCHR) to promote implementation of human
rights obligations ratified by the Government of Rwanda. The Office is located
within the Office of the Resident Coordinator (RC) of the United Nations in
Rwanda. The role of the SHRA is to provide technical support to Rwandan
national institutions (Government, National Human Rights Commission and NGOs)
with a view to increasing the observance of international human rights and all
the relevant treaties that Rwanda is a signatory to at the international level.
of the Senior Human Rights Advisor (SHRA) was established by the Office of the
High Commissioner for Human rights (OHCHR) to promote implementation of human
rights obligations ratified by the Government of Rwanda. The Office is located
within the Office of the Resident Coordinator (RC) of the United Nations in
Rwanda. The role of the SHRA is to provide technical support to Rwandan
national institutions (Government, National Human Rights Commission and NGOs)
with a view to increasing the observance of international human rights and all
the relevant treaties that Rwanda is a signatory to at the international level.
The SHRA
also has the mandate of advising the RC and the UN Country Team on the
mainstreaming of human rights in all the work of the United Nations agencies in
Rwanda.
also has the mandate of advising the RC and the UN Country Team on the
mainstreaming of human rights in all the work of the United Nations agencies in
Rwanda.
Duties and
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Summary of
Key Functions:
Key Functions:
- Support to the Senior Human Rights Advisor’
Office; - Support to knowledge building and knowledge
sharing.
Provides
effective support to the SHRA focusing on achievement of the following results:
effective support to the SHRA focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Conduct research on specific human rights
issues eg UPR (Universal Periodic Review) and the recommendations made by
the Human rights Council for implementation by Rwanda; - Assist in the drafting of programme periodic
reports; financial expenditure reports and related administrative reports
for the SHRA; - Represent the SHRA’s Office in all meetings
and strategy sessions convened by the relevant theme groupings under the
One-UN framework, to make substantive inputs to ensure consistent
consideration of all relevant human rights angles in the preparation of
documents and projection of the overall work of One-UN; - Assist in the liaison with Resident
Coordinator’s Office (RCO) and serve as a focal person on UNDP-funded
projects that touch on human rights; - Prepare administrative documents and memoranda
required to implement the Annual Workplan of the SHRA - Support in the organization of workshops and
seminars in accordance to the SHRA Workplan, including logistical,
financial, procurement and human resources support; - Assist in the procurement of services and
consultants to provide support to the HRA Office; - Organize SHRA calendar, appointments,
meetings, travel and other SHRA duties; - Help take care of the assets of the SHRA in
accordance to UN rules.
Supports knowledge
building and knowledge sharing in the SHRA’ office focusing on achievement of
the following results:
building and knowledge sharing in the SHRA’ office focusing on achievement of
the following results:
- Assist the SHRA to liaise with strategic
partners in Government, the Rwanda National Human Rights Commission and
the civil society, and other actors regarding the delivery of training,
capacity building and sensitization projects. - Analyse laws, regulations and guidelines
relating to human rights policy in Rwanda, as selected by the SHRA in
accordance with the objectives of the SHRA Office.
Competencies
Operational
effectiveness:
effectiveness:
- Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and
routine tasks and duties related to programme support; - Ability to handle a large volume of work
possibly under time constraints; - Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations;
- Knowledge of, and exposure to, human rights
substantive issues relevant to the work of SHRA; - Knowledge of, and exposure to, administrative,
procurement and human resources procedures; - Excellent analytical and communication
(spoken, written and presentational) skills; - Ability to establish priorities and to plan
work assignments, juggle competing demands and work under pressure of
frequent and tight deadlines; - Proven interpersonal skills and ability to
work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and
respect for diversity;
Managing
documents, correspondence and reports
documents, correspondence and reports
- Creates, edits and presents information
(queries, reports, documents) in visually pleasing, clear and presentable
formats such as tables, forms, presentations, briefing notes/books and
reports using advanced word processing and presentation functions and
basic database and spreadsheet software; - Edits, formats and provides inputs to
correspondence, reports, documents and/or presentations using work processing,
spreadsheets and databases meeting quality standards and requiring minimal
correction - Shows sound grasp of grammar, spelling and
structure in the required language; - Ensures correspondence, reports and documents
comply with established UN standards; - Ability to produce accurate and well
documented records conforming to the required standard.
Planning,
organizing and multitasking
organizing and multitasking
- Organises and accurately completes multiple
tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special
assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and
multiple reporting relationships; - Plans, coordinates and organises workload
while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines - Demonstrates ability to quickly shift from one
task to another to meet multiple support needs; - Establishes, builds and maintains effective
working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision
of support; - Promoting learning and knowledge
management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
Required
Skills and Experience
Skills and Experience
Education:
- Secondary education;
- Bachelor’s degree in law, human rights or
international relations will be an advantage.
Experience:
- 4 years of relevant administrative experience;
- Experience in coordination of programmes and
dealing with partners. - Experience in the usage of computers and
office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
Languages:
- Fluently spoken and written English and
Kinyarwanda required; - French proficiency an added advantage.
UNDP is
committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and
culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with
disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated
with the strictest confidence.
committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and
culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with
disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated
with the strictest confidence.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to follow the
link below to apply
link below to apply
Closing Date: Tuesday, 13 August 2013
