Background

Under the overall guidance of the Head of Office of OHCHR Yemen Country Office in Aden, and direct supervision of designated supervisor, Associate Human Rights Officer is responsible for covering all related issues to Human Rights.

Position is located in Aden, Yemen. The Associate Human rights officer will monitor human rights issues in the prescribed area, including their gender dimensions, with the aim of promoting and protecting human rights, in compliance with international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts research, collects, verifies and analyses information pertaining to human rights from a variety of sources, including open source, media, Government, and civil society actors.
• Provides inputs to variety of reports, briefings and other types of communications relating to human rights matter in compliance with established standards.
• Drafts and translates reports and correspondence related human rights.
• Maintains awareness of current human rights issues, to include relevant political and legal Developments.
• Participates in meetings and consultations and liaises with various appropriate local and national authorities, civil society, UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes, and other relevant partners to monitor developments in the human rights situation.
• Participates in the preparation and implementation of human rights activities and programmes for strengthening the capacity of civil society, UN organizations and government agencies on the promotion and protection of human rights; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

Core

Achieve Results - LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline.

Think Innovatively - LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements. 

Learn Continuously - LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback.

Adapt with Agility - LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible. 

Act with Determination - LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident.

Engage and Partner - LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships.

Enable Diversity and Inclusion - LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination. 

Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies 

Business Management - Project Management

• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals

Business Management - Communication

• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience; and ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels.

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, analyze information and draft human rights reports. 
• 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. 
• Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. 
• Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.

Communication:  

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; 
• Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; 
• Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; 
• Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

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;
• Clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in international law, law, political or social sciences, or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree (bachelor's degree) combined with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be considered as equivalent to an advanced university degree

Experience:

• Relevant professional experience (with master’s degree) in the promotion and protection of human rights and related areas, including in monitoring, reporting and advocacy at the field level, and knowledge of international human rights law, international humanitarian law and national law would be a significant asset.
• Minimum 2 years (with Bachelor' Degree) of relevant professional experience for Master’s degree holders in the promotion and protection of human rights and related areas, including in monitoring, reporting and advocacy at the field level, and knowledge of international human rights law, international humanitarian law and national law would be a significant asset.
• Experience in designing and delivering human rights trainings is an asset.
• Experience in the UN system, OHCHR’s methodology, and knowledge of the UN rules, regulations and procedures is a significant advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular).
• Previous OHCHR experience would be desirable.

Language:

• Fluency in Arabic (both oral and written) and English is required.

Other:

• Non-Smoking environment 

Applicant information about the OHCHR rosters

OHCHR reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with OHCHR at the same grade level and with similar job descriptions, experience, and educational requirements.

Non-discrimination

• OHCHR has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 
• OHCHR is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin, or other status.

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