Associate Human Rights Officer (Women Protection Adviser) | UNITAMS منظمة
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| Associate Human Rights Officer (Women Protection Adviser) | UNITAMS منظمة |
United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan
(UNITAMS)
Vacancy No. UNITAMS-JO-Kadugli-2022-114
Post Title Associate Human Rights Officer (Women Protection Adviser)
Level NOB (Fixed Term)
Organizational Unit Human Rights – Regional Office
Location Kadugli
Number of posts 01
Issuing Date 7/7/2022
Closing Date 27/7/2022
Important note: UNITAMS will only accept properly completed and signed Personal
History Form (P.11 تحميل الفورم اولا من هنا) received before closing date. Please submit your application on
the attached P.11 ONLY. Other UN P.11 formats, incomplete P.11, CV and
Resume will not be accepted, nor will late submissions after closing date.
The selected candidate will be expected to deploy in time to commence work as soon as
possible.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The position based in Kadugli and located in the Kadugli Regional Office will report to
the Human Rights Officer (Team Leader) and the Senior Women Protection Adviser.
Responsibilities:
Within the limits of delegated authority, the Associate Human Rights Officer (Women
Protection Advisor) will be responsible for performing the following duties:
• Supports the implementation of Security Council Resolutions 1820, 1888
1960, 2106 (2013), 2242 (2015), 2331(2016) and 2467 (2019) on conflict-related
sexual violence (CRSV) in close coordination with relevant mission components.
• Supports the implementation of the Framework of Cooperation of the Republic
of Sudan and the United Nations on the prevention and response to sexual
violence in conflict, in the designated mission area, in close coordination with
local authorities, UN partners and civil society organizations.
• Researches, collects, verifies, analyses and synthesizes significant amounts of
information, including from open sources, of relevance to human rights,
specifically on conflict-related sexual violence, in the designated mission area.
• Participates in discussions with relevant state and local authorities and other
influential actors with a view to stop or prevent conflict-related sexual violence,
seek remedial action by the authorities and prevent similar violations from
occurring in the future.
• Assists in liaising with appropriate local and national authorities, civil society,
UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes with complementary mandates, and other
relevant partners to monitor developments in the human rights situation,
particularly on conflict-related sexual violence; Supports national counterparts
and protection actors and networks in their assessments, evaluation and
development of protection plans for women, men and children.
• Monitors the national legal systems for accountability and their compliance
with international human rights instruments.
• Supports in the development of initiatives to strengthen the response to
systematic and/or emerging patterns of human rights violations and abuses,
specifically conflict-related sexual violence.
• Participates in the investigations of human rights and international
humanitarian law violations.
• Drafts variety of reports, briefings and other types of communications relating
to human rights matters in compliance with established standards.
• Contributes to the formulation of meaningful recommendations and strategies
to better promote and protect human rights in the mission area.
• Contributes to the mainstreaming of human rights in the formulation and
implementation of the UN peace mission and UN agency activities at country
and local levels.
• Supports the integration of human rights and sexual and gender-based
violence issues in humanitarian action through participating in emergency
preparedness and response activities, including in the work of the gender-based
violence sub- cluster, as appropriate.
• Works directly with other components/sections of the mission to integrate
gender, human rights and Women, Peace and Security considerations in their
respective activities, in coordination with the gender component.
• Supports capacity building efforts for civil society and state authorities
especially in the prevention and response to conflict-related sexual violence,
including for aligning legislative and rule of law reforms with international
human rights norms and for the State to meet international human rights law
obligations.
• Supports national authorities in their implementation of recommendations by
UN Security Council, and mechanisms of the UN Human Rights Council.
Participates in the design, delivery and evaluation of human rights training
programmes, in particular on prevention and response to conflict-related
sexual violence, for national officials, civil society representatives, human
rights non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other national stakeholders
in order to build national capacities.
• Ensures the timely entry of accurate and verified cases of human rights
violations into a database in compliance with established standards.
• Contributes to the integration of gender perspectives/considerations and
specific women/girls' rights issues in all activities and to the equal
participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Integrates UN developed methodology in the human rights monitoring,
reporting and investigation activities
• Performs other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education: An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law,
political science, international relations, social sciences, or in a related area. A first-
level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying
experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in human rights or
a closely related field is required.
Experience in working with international human rights standards, instruments and
mechanisms is required.
Previous experience in human rights monitoring and reporting, especially on sexual
and gender-based violence and on/or in building capacity for the promotion and
protection of human rights is required.
Experience in remote monitoring and analyzing large amounts of information,
including from open sources is desirable.
Experience in monitoring and reporting on conflict-related sexual violence and working
with victims of human rights violations is desirable.
Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations
Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Fluency in
Arabic is required. Knowledge of additional local languages is an advantage.
UN CORE VALUES AND COMPETENCIES
Professionalism: Proven sensitivity to the political and social environment and ability
to adjust behaviours accordingly; In-depth knowledge of human rights principles,
international mechanisms and related concepts, including protection of civilians,
transitional justice, humanitarian action, DDR, legislative and rule of law reforms,
gender mainstreaming and conflict-related sexual violence; Good knowledge of
institutional mandates relevant to the position, organizational policies and
methodologies relating to human rights; Capacity to monitor and coordinate human
rights-related matters with other UN, NGO, state and/or government stakeholders and
to advocate for the respect and integration of human rights in various fora; Good
research, analytical and synthetizing skills, including the ability to gather, verify,
evaluate and integrate relevant political, ethnic, racial, gender-based, social, economic
and other human rights-related developments, from a variety of sources, including
open sources, to assess their impact and to provide recommendations to redress
situations; Ability to seek and identify the information that is of potential relevance for
a human rights analysis that is collected by various UN actors; Ability to produce in-
depth human rights analysis drawing on all available sources of information, including
open sources; Commitment to seeking new and improved methods of work for
accomplishing the work of the human rights component; Ability to relate and integrate
human rights issues and perspectives into other fields, including humanitarian action,
development, rule of law, legislation reforms and election support, and vice versa; Good
knowledge of planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of human rights
capacity building initiatives for multiple stakeholders; Basic knowledge of project
management for the planning, design, monitoring, evaluation and use of resources of
human rights technical cooperation projects. Capacity to serve as internal resource
person, share knowledge and to deliver training for colleagues and external
stakeholders alike; Proven understanding of the relevance of information and data
management and its applicability to human rights work; Shows pride in work and in
achievements; 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.
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.
Assessment:
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a written assessment followed by a
competency-based interview.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
• Applicants must accurately complete, update, sign, and date the attached
United Nations Personal History form (P.11 ONLY) and forward the duly
completed signed P.11 by e-mail to بعد ملء الفورم يجب ارسالها مع السيرة الذاتية الى الايميل:
• Applicants should COPY UNITAMS-JO-Kadugli-2022-114 – Associate Human
Rights Officer (Women Protection Adviser) in the SUBJECT line of the email
when submitting their signed P.11 form. UNITAMS will not consider any
applications which are not received directly in the VA mailbox. Other UN P.11
formats and incomplete P.11 will not be accepted.
• Please note that any information provided on the P.11 form will be considered
binding.
• The selected candidates will be subject to a reference checks to verify the
accuracy of the information provided in the P.11 form.
• Only applicants who are short-listed will receive an acknowledgement within two
weeks from the deadline indicated on the VA.
Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
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