Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the unit coordinator or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

?Monitor, analyze and report about the human rights situation in the country
o Assist in the elaboration of reports that provide qualitative and quantitative information on human rights situation in the country, including monthly reports, in line with OHCHR´s Performance Monitoring System.
o Prepare and undertake fact-finding field missions and monitoring of human rights situations, including the timely drafting of reports and follow up.
o Conduct analysis of compliance of national legal framework and/or public policies with international human rights standards.
o Provide technical assistance and follow up to activities with counterparts and partners at different levels within the framework of the Office´s Mandate.
o Monitor and document violations of the human rights, especially against human rights defenders and journalists, analyzing local and regional trends, civil society organisations and State institutions and with Special Procedures, Treaty Bodies, OHCHR Desk Officers of relevant departments at Geneva HQ.

? Facilitate, assist, and carry out trainings on human rights standards, and monitoring international human rights mechanisms, shadow reporting, advocacy, and planning with a human rights-based approach and assist the Office in the preparation of training materials.
o Promote dialogue between local human rights and civil society networks, local authorities and the OHCHR Office in Guatemala on measures to promote the observance of human rights in their locality.
o Assist in other duties relevant to the post, as requested by the Coordinator of the Unit.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

?Dedicate 15% of the assignment to assistance of civil society organizations, promoting the recognition of volunteerism for human rights within the mandate of OHCHR.
?Work with their direct supervisor to identify and integrate new opportunities to integrate volunteerism in host agency projects, programs campaigns and communication material.
?Promote discussion, reflection and recognition of the contribution of volunteerism towards the host Agency´s mandate both internally and with agency partners.
?Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
?Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
?Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
?Contribute with articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
?Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
?Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Results/expected outputs
? As an active OHCHR Guatemala team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to OHCHR Guatemala and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including:
o Monitoring and analytical reports and documents elaborated on the situation of human rights,
o Information gathered, analyzed, and reported according to the need of the Unit and the Office.
o Human Rights violations cases registered as per OACNUDH methodology.
o Gender perspective incorporated in all activities.
o Networks and partnerships with key actors strengthened.
o Technical assistance activities such as workshops carried out.
o Activities carry out to promote the implementation of recommendations made by international human rights mechanisms.
o Representation of OHCHR Guatemala in particular on International Volunteer Day (5th December) and other UNV Programming activities.
o Volunteerism for human rights included in host agency projects, programs, campaigns, or communication materials. (at least one of the aforementioned per 12 months contract)
o A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

Requirements:

? Human rights, gender and diversity perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment.

? A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed

Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to OHCHR
Guatemala; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to OHCHR Guatemala procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented;

? Teamwork: and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed- gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues;

? Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and
ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities;

? Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;

progressively, responsible and relevant professional experience in the field of human rights or justice at the local, national or international level, including experience with civil society organizations and experience in human rights analysis and reporting cases.
Field experience in Latin America is desirable

The contract can be extended depending on continuation of mandate, availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectancy of renewal of the assignment.