Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties: ? Coordinates human rights monitoring, analysis and reporting by the Sudan Country Office, including on alleged violations of International Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law; coordinates documentation and preparation of reports, including internal reports, public reports, briefings, statements and contributions to reports to the Human Rights Council and Security Council, among others; provides guidance on methodology, contributes to monitoring, analysis and reporting arrangements on conflict related sexual violence. ? Reviews, monitors and evaluates activities relating to the implementation of international human rights instruments, including recommendations of treaty bodies and mechanisms of the Human Rights Council. ? Supports the work of treaty-established bodies and extra-conventional mechanisms and special procedures. ? Ensures up-to-date information regarding substantive matters in the field of human rights and makes recommendations on actions to take. ? Develops and maintains relations with other sectors of the UN, international organizations and governments on coordination and policy matters; brief representatives and provide, as appropriate, suggestions and recommendations. ? Assist in development and implementation of training programs to build capacity in the field of human rights monitoring, analysis and reporting;. ? Serves as team leader with responsibility of managing a diverse team and carry out, in consultation with the Head of Office, work coordination and administrative functions relating to the staff, planning and budget, trains and supervises 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 years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in human rights is required. Experience of overseeing monitoring, analysis and reporting on violations of international human rights and humanitarian law in conflict and post conflict settings is required. Experience in managing diverse teams is desirable

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.