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Mission and objectives
MONUSCO/MONUC was established in 1999 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). SCR 2277 (2016) requests MONUSCO to support efforts of the Government of DRC towards the protection of civilians, through a comprehensive approach involving all components of MONUSCO, including through reduction of the threat posed by Congolese and foreign armed groups and of violence against civilians, including sexual and gender-based violence and violence against children to a level that can be effectively managed by the Congolese justice and security institutions; and to support Stabilization through the establishment of functional, professional, and accountable state institutions, including security and judicial institutions. The project aims at a better understanding of the most serious violations of human rights law and international humanitarian law in DRC and supports the leadership of the Mission through informed policy and decision making on future vetting of security forces through risk assessment and mitigation, joint planning for MONUSCO operations, as well as advocacy efforts.
Context
This United Nations Volunteers (UNV) assignment is part of MONUSCO (United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo)
MONUSCO took over from an earlier UN peacekeeping operation – the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) – on 1 July 2010. It was done in accordance with Security Council resolution 1925 of 28 May to reflect the new phase.
Between 2021 and 2025, the Mission entered a new phase characterized by a dual dynamic: continuing to carry out its core responsibilities—particularly the protection of civilians—while preparing for a gradual and responsible transition, in close coordination with the Congolese authorities and international partners.
In 2025, the Mission operated in an increasingly complex environment marked by a renewed deterioration of the security situation in eastern DRC, including the capture of Goma by the M23, which significantly exacerbated the humanitarian and protection crisis in North Kivu. In this challenging context, MONUSCO continued adapting its posture to support civilian protection efforts, coordinate with national authorities and maintain engagement with international partners.
More information: https://monusco.unmissions.org/en
MONUSCO took over from an earlier UN peacekeeping operation – the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) – on 1 July 2010. It was done in accordance with Security Council resolution 1925 of 28 May to reflect the new phase.
Between 2021 and 2025, the Mission entered a new phase characterized by a dual dynamic: continuing to carry out its core responsibilities—particularly the protection of civilians—while preparing for a gradual and responsible transition, in close coordination with the Congolese authorities and international partners.
In 2025, the Mission operated in an increasingly complex environment marked by a renewed deterioration of the security situation in eastern DRC, including the capture of Goma by the M23, which significantly exacerbated the humanitarian and protection crisis in North Kivu. In this challenging context, MONUSCO continued adapting its posture to support civilian protection efforts, coordinate with national authorities and maintain engagement with international partners.
More information: https://monusco.unmissions.org/en
Task description
Under the overall supervision of the Director of the UNJHRO and the direct supervision of the Coordinator of the Reporting Unit, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
• Gather information and report on the human rights situation in a designated geographical area, including through close cooperation with other United Nations actors and the community;
• Keep the supervisor regularly informed on developments concerning the human rights situation in the area of responsibility (AOR);
• Prepare case files for submission to the authorities and for inclusion in the UNJHRO database;
• Participate in the establishment and maintenance of contacts with local authorities as well as international organizations operating in the country, and civil society;
• Facilitate the implementation of the human rights mandate in the designated AOR, aiming at the establishment of an environment of mutual understanding among the population;
• Draft, review, and coordinate the timely delivery of a variety of reports, briefings, and other types of communications in compliance with established standards, including with regards to public human rights reports;
• Ensure, coordinate, and supervise the timely entry of accurate and verified human rights cases into an established database; conduct quality control and deliver statistics and trend reports as required;
• When working with (including supervising) national staff of (non-) governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs), the incumbent is strongly encouraged to allocate dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, monitoring, and formal and on-the-job training;
• Perform any other related duties as may be required.
• Gather information and report on the human rights situation in a designated geographical area, including through close cooperation with other United Nations actors and the community;
• Keep the supervisor regularly informed on developments concerning the human rights situation in the area of responsibility (AOR);
• Prepare case files for submission to the authorities and for inclusion in the UNJHRO database;
• Participate in the establishment and maintenance of contacts with local authorities as well as international organizations operating in the country, and civil society;
• Facilitate the implementation of the human rights mandate in the designated AOR, aiming at the establishment of an environment of mutual understanding among the population;
• Draft, review, and coordinate the timely delivery of a variety of reports, briefings, and other types of communications in compliance with established standards, including with regards to public human rights reports;
• Ensure, coordinate, and supervise the timely entry of accurate and verified human rights cases into an established database; conduct quality control and deliver statistics and trend reports as required;
• When working with (including supervising) national staff of (non-) governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs), the incumbent is strongly encouraged to allocate dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, monitoring, and formal and on-the-job training;
• Perform any other related duties as may be required.
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