Position description
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Human Rights Inquiry Branch, within the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (the “FFM”). The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of the Secretariat of the FFM.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Manages the day-to-day operations of the Secretariat investigations team.
- Participates in and organizes missions to sites of violations or other places as required.
- Serves as first reporting officer of the team of Human Rights Officers/Investigators and other experts in the Secretariat.
- Develops investigations, information gathering and operational plans in accordance with standard OHCHR methodology, including on the integration of gender perspective;
- Adapts methodologies and tools to collect and process all data.
- Oversees, guides and conducts interviews and other evidence gathering activities.
- Develops and oversees plans to ensure that all required measures are taken to protect victims and witnesses who will cooperate with the FFM and that effective referral pathways for survivors are used when possible.
- Coordinates drafting of the FFM’s internal analyses and public reports.
- Revises all team inputs and ensures highest quality standards of investigation, corroboration, analysis, conclusions and recommendations are incorporated in the final report.
- In coordination with the Information Management and Evidence Unit or advisor with such responsibility, oversees the proper handling, secure storage and preservation of information and data in accordance with procedures and tools adopted by the FFM.
- Incorporates gender perspective into all areas of work, in particular in the investigations plan, information gathering, analysis and reports of the FFM.
- In coordination with Gender Adviser, incorporates gender perspective into all areas of work, in particular in the investigations plan, information gathering, analysis and reports of the FFM.
- Performs any other duties.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM:
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant theories, concepts and approaches.
- Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems.
- Ability to conduct data collection using various methods.
- Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the Internet, intranet and other databases.
- Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities.
- Shows pride in work and in achievements.
- Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter.
- Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results-Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.
- Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
- Remains calm in stressful situations.
- Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas.
COMMUNICATION:
- Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
- Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication.
- Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience.
- Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
PLANNING and ORGANIZING:
- Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies.
- Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required.
- Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work.
- Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning.
- Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.
- Uses time efficiently.
JUDGEMENT and DECISION MAKING:
- Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly.
- Gathers relevant information before making a decision.
- Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them.
- Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization.
- Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information.
- Checks assumptions against facts.
- Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision.
- Makes tough decisions when necessary.
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in law, political science, international relations or another discipline related to human rights is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
- A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible work experience in human rights, international humanitarian law or international criminal law is required.
- At least two (2) years of experience in carrying out investigations of violations of international human rights law, international humanitarian law or international criminal law with the United Nations, international tribunals/courts, or other international organizations is required.
- A minimum of two years of experience in leading a team is required Experience in working in or on the Latin America is desirable.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Application instructions
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