Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties: ? Plans and coordinates activities related to a project on business and human rights in technology (the B-Tech Project), including from a gender perspective. ? Conducts substantive research and analysis of human rights issues, in particular as they relate to the human rights impacts of technology companies , including activities related to artificial intelligence. ? Collects and analyses human rights data and indicators, including gender-specific data and indicators, as they related to the technology sector. ? Provides support to sub-commissions, commissions and other bodies; follows-up on implementation of decisions rendered by policy-making bodies. ? Ensures human rights issues, including their gender equality dimensions considerations, are integrated into political, humanitarian and economic efforts and programme. ? Defines work plan for area assigned in accordance with established terms of reference. ? Represents UN human rights programme at working level meetings. ? Directs capacity-building efforts on human rights in region/country of assignment. ? Writes a variety of reports, communications, briefings, statements, etc., including to policy-making bodies. ? May provide guidance to new/junior staff. ? Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements:

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area is required. Experience in business and human rights in relation to the digital technology sector is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.