Under the general supervision of the Chief of the Anti-Racial Discrimination Section, the incumbent: ? Prepares reports and documents on subjects relating to the implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (DDPA) and the International Decade for People of African Descent: ? Drafts annual progress reports on the implementation of the DDPA outcome to the Human Rights Council and the General Assembly ? Drafts statements, speech input, briefing notes for the High Commissioner, Deputy High Commissioner, Chief of Branch and Chief of Section ? Participates in the organizational and substantive aspects of meetings, seminars, and symposia etc. planned or supported by OHCHR. ? Participates in the organization of expert meetings and consultations, including the selection of experts, providing background documentation to the meetings, developing the agenda, writing the report on the meeting, servicing the meeting and taking care of substantive and logistical arrangements. ? Represents OHCHR at lower level events organized in the follow-up to the World Conference. ? Undertakes substantive legal research in connection with follow-up programmes, Gathers and analyses information that could be included in the database of “best practices” that is to be established in accordance with paragraph 191 (d) of the Programme of Action. ? Gathers and analyses information that could be included on the OHCHR website section on the follow-up to the World Conference. ? Undertakes and co-ordinates public information and awareness raising activities ? Drafts annual progress reports relating to the implementation of the DDPA that is to be published in a user-friendly version for the general public ? Organises activities relating to the International Decade for People of African Descent. ? Prepares other information and research materials, as appropriate. ? Initiate, together with colleagues in OHCHR, the issuance of publications on themes of racism, racial discrimination and xenophobia. ? Responds to requests for information relating to the follow-up process as directed by the supervisor; provides information for fund-raising activities and undertakes any other assignments as directed by the Chief of the Anti-Racial Discrimination Section or the Chief of Branch.

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 seven years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area is required. Experience working on racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, related intolerance or related issues is desirable. Experience with UN human rights mechanisms is desirable. Experience working on the promotion and protection of the rights of people of African descent is desirable.

Languages

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