ASSISTANT HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER, 3 POSTS, NOA

Overview

The Assistant Human Rights Officer will implement OHCHR Syria programme unit activities and support OHCHR's mission and programme strategy in Syria.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on relevant area of programming.
• Participate in preparation and implementation of meetings, workshops, consultations, and other programming activities.
• Draft and translate reports, briefings, and correspondence.
• Undertake missions as required.
• Participate in meetings with relevant programme partners.
• Facilitate contacts with potential programme partners.
• Participate in annual office workplan process.
• Identify areas for office interventions within relevant area of programming.
• Participates in monitoring and observing trials and prepare summaries of results.
• Maintains awareness of current human rights issues.
• Assists with human rights training programmes.
• Assists his/her supervisor in liaising with government, NGOs, Civil Society organizations, UN agencies and other partners to create baseline data on the human rights situation.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Experience

For candidates who hold a first level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent), a minimum of two years of experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area is required. No experience is needed for candidates who hold an advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent). Experience working on human rights-related issues in the United Nations Common System and/or other national or international organizations, is desirable.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field. A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in combination with two years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

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