Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties: ? Plans and coordinates activities related to economic, social and cultural rights and/or the right to development and related thematic and country mandates on human rights, including from a gender perspective. ? Conducts substantive research and analysis of human rights issues/events and assesses their impact on the human rights situation in assigned region or country. ? Collects and analyses human rights data and indicators in country/region of assignment, including gender-specific data and indicators. ? 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. ? Assists OHCHR country and regional offices in developing and implementing training programs in the field of economic, social and cultural rights and/or the right to development, , with attention to gender perspectives. ? Undertakes field mission as necessary ; follows up on different ESCR/RTD projects and activities. ? 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 is required. 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 closely related area is required. A minimum of two years of experience providing support to the intergovernmental processes, undertaking inter-sessional and mandated work by policy-making organs is required. Experience conducting research and analysis related to economic, social and cultural rights and/or right to development is required. Experience working at the country and international levels, either with the United Nations or other similar settings, 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.