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Context
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Tunisia (OHCHR or the Country Office) directly derives its presence and mandate from the Host Country Agreement signed between the Government of Tunisia and OHCHR in 2011. The mandate of the Country Office is also based upon General Assembly resolution A/RES/48/141 of December 1993 establishing the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, and subsequent human rights instruments that the Government of Tunisia is a party to. The mandate of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights includes a broad range of activities aiming at the promotion and protection of human rights.
Following the OHCHR global approach, the work of the Country Office is ‘people-centred’, with a special focus on individuals and groups in vulnerable situations that is guided by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the human rights-based commitment to ‘leave no one behind’.
Description of the project
OHCHR works to assist government institutions and State actors to fulfil their obligations through the provision of advisory services, technical assistance, and capacity building in response to the State’s requests and supporting stakeholders’ engagement with the international human rights mechanisms. OHCHR supports the capacity of right-holders and duty bearers to monitor human rights, to advocate for and to claim their rights, and to increase their protection capacities. The Office closely works with Parliament members, relevant ministries and institutions as well as civil society organisations across the country, including in partnership with the most marginalised and vulnerable populations in Tunisia.
OHCHR provides technical support to UN processes through a human rights-based approach to development and humanitarian action. OHCHR supports the engagement of UN Resident Coordinator’s office on developing and coordinating responses to human rights challenges, and supports UN Country Team engagement with human rights mechanisms, including incorporating recommendations made by human rights institutions into its policies and programmes, such as those made by the treaty bodies, and the UN Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review, and Special Procedures.
To foster the implementation of international human rights engagement, the Country Office provides technical support and assistance to the Host Country, the Parliament, judiciary, various ministries, the National Mechanism for Follow up on Reporting (NMRF), the National Preventive Mechanism (Instance Nationale pour la Prévention de la Torture - INPT), and other governmental or non-governmental actors.
Following the OHCHR global approach, the work of the Country Office is ‘people-centred’, with a special focus on individuals and groups in vulnerable situations that is guided by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the human rights-based commitment to ‘leave no one behind’.
Description of the project
OHCHR works to assist government institutions and State actors to fulfil their obligations through the provision of advisory services, technical assistance, and capacity building in response to the State’s requests and supporting stakeholders’ engagement with the international human rights mechanisms. OHCHR supports the capacity of right-holders and duty bearers to monitor human rights, to advocate for and to claim their rights, and to increase their protection capacities. The Office closely works with Parliament members, relevant ministries and institutions as well as civil society organisations across the country, including in partnership with the most marginalised and vulnerable populations in Tunisia.
OHCHR provides technical support to UN processes through a human rights-based approach to development and humanitarian action. OHCHR supports the engagement of UN Resident Coordinator’s office on developing and coordinating responses to human rights challenges, and supports UN Country Team engagement with human rights mechanisms, including incorporating recommendations made by human rights institutions into its policies and programmes, such as those made by the treaty bodies, and the UN Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review, and Special Procedures.
To foster the implementation of international human rights engagement, the Country Office provides technical support and assistance to the Host Country, the Parliament, judiciary, various ministries, the National Mechanism for Follow up on Reporting (NMRF), the National Preventive Mechanism (Instance Nationale pour la Prévention de la Torture - INPT), and other governmental or non-governmental actors.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of the designated Human Rights Officer, the UN Volunteer will support the work of the Office by contributing to human rights monitoring, research, analysis, capacity development, coordination, and community engagement. The UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
1. Human Rights Monitoring, Research and Reporting
Support the monitoring and documentation of human rights developments in Tunisia, including relevant political, legal, and institutional developments affecting the promotion and protection of human rights.
Assist in collecting, reviewing, and analysing information on human rights trends, with particular attention to gender equality and the situation of vulnerable and marginalized groups.
Contribute to the preparation of reports, briefing notes, analytical summaries, and official correspondence on human rights-related issues.
Support the preparation of baseline assessments and background analyses on the human rights situation through research and information gathering from diverse sources.
2. Capacity Building and Human Rights Education
Support the planning, organization, and delivery of human rights training sessions, workshops, and seminars for government officials, national institutions, civil society organizations, and other relevant stakeholders.
Assist in preparing training materials, presentations, and other learning resources to promote awareness and understanding of human rights principles, standards, and practices.
Contribute to follow-up activities related to capacity-building initiatives, including collecting feedback, documenting outcomes, and identifying areas for improvement.
3. Human Rights Mainstreaming and Programme Support
Assist Human Rights Officers in reviewing human rights-related issues and integrating a human rights-based approach, including gender considerations, into programme planning, implementation, and monitoring.
Contribute to discussions with colleagues, UN partners, and relevant stakeholders on opportunities to strengthen the human rights dimension of programmes and initiatives.
Support the preparation of analytical inputs, recommendations, and other substantive contributions to inform programme development and implementation.
4. Community Engagement and Inclusion
Support community outreach and mobilization activities aimed at strengthening engagement with civil society organizations, particularly local NGOs and community-based organizations.
Assist in outreach activities with vulnerable and marginalized groups across different regions of Tunisia, including both northern and southern areas.
Contribute to identifying and documenting community perspectives, concerns, and challenges to inform human rights monitoring, advocacy, and programming.
5. Coordination, Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement
Support coordination and communication with government institutions, national human rights institutions, NGOs, civil society organizations, UN agencies, and other relevant partners.
Assist in preparing and organizing meetings, consultations, workshops, and discussions with relevant stakeholders, including government authorities and other influential actors, under the guidance of Human Rights Officers.
Contribute to maintaining effective working relationships with partners to support the prevention of and response to human rights violations.
6. Communication and Advocacy Support
Assist in drafting speeches, presentations, talking points, briefing materials, and other communication products related to human rights priorities and activities.
Support the dissemination of human rights-related information, messages, and advocacy materials through appropriate communication channels.
Contribute to communication and awareness-raising initiatives aimed at promoting human rights principles and standards.
7. Other Duties and Support Functions
Perform any other tasks related to the mandate and activities of the Office, as assigned by the supervisor.
Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and learning-oriented working environment and support the effective delivery of the Office’s human rights-related activities.
1. Human Rights Monitoring, Research and Reporting
Support the monitoring and documentation of human rights developments in Tunisia, including relevant political, legal, and institutional developments affecting the promotion and protection of human rights.
Assist in collecting, reviewing, and analysing information on human rights trends, with particular attention to gender equality and the situation of vulnerable and marginalized groups.
Contribute to the preparation of reports, briefing notes, analytical summaries, and official correspondence on human rights-related issues.
Support the preparation of baseline assessments and background analyses on the human rights situation through research and information gathering from diverse sources.
2. Capacity Building and Human Rights Education
Support the planning, organization, and delivery of human rights training sessions, workshops, and seminars for government officials, national institutions, civil society organizations, and other relevant stakeholders.
Assist in preparing training materials, presentations, and other learning resources to promote awareness and understanding of human rights principles, standards, and practices.
Contribute to follow-up activities related to capacity-building initiatives, including collecting feedback, documenting outcomes, and identifying areas for improvement.
3. Human Rights Mainstreaming and Programme Support
Assist Human Rights Officers in reviewing human rights-related issues and integrating a human rights-based approach, including gender considerations, into programme planning, implementation, and monitoring.
Contribute to discussions with colleagues, UN partners, and relevant stakeholders on opportunities to strengthen the human rights dimension of programmes and initiatives.
Support the preparation of analytical inputs, recommendations, and other substantive contributions to inform programme development and implementation.
4. Community Engagement and Inclusion
Support community outreach and mobilization activities aimed at strengthening engagement with civil society organizations, particularly local NGOs and community-based organizations.
Assist in outreach activities with vulnerable and marginalized groups across different regions of Tunisia, including both northern and southern areas.
Contribute to identifying and documenting community perspectives, concerns, and challenges to inform human rights monitoring, advocacy, and programming.
5. Coordination, Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement
Support coordination and communication with government institutions, national human rights institutions, NGOs, civil society organizations, UN agencies, and other relevant partners.
Assist in preparing and organizing meetings, consultations, workshops, and discussions with relevant stakeholders, including government authorities and other influential actors, under the guidance of Human Rights Officers.
Contribute to maintaining effective working relationships with partners to support the prevention of and response to human rights violations.
6. Communication and Advocacy Support
Assist in drafting speeches, presentations, talking points, briefing materials, and other communication products related to human rights priorities and activities.
Support the dissemination of human rights-related information, messages, and advocacy materials through appropriate communication channels.
Contribute to communication and awareness-raising initiatives aimed at promoting human rights principles and standards.
7. Other Duties and Support Functions
Perform any other tasks related to the mandate and activities of the Office, as assigned by the supervisor.
Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and learning-oriented working environment and support the effective delivery of the Office’s human rights-related activities.
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