Overview
Provides policy, strategy, programme and substantive advice on economic policies and tax and finance related matters related to the implementation of economic, social and cultural rights. Reviews, monitors and evaluates activities relating to the implementation of international human rights instruments.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides policy, strategy, programme and substantive advice on economic policies and tax and finance related matters related to the implementation of economic, social and cultural rights (ESCR) on fighting poverty and addressing inequalities.
- Reviews, monitors and evaluates activities relating to the implementation of international human rights instruments, including recommendations of treaty bodies and mechanisms of the Human Rights Council about economic policies and ESCR.
- Supports the work of treaty-established bodies and extra-conventional mechanisms and special procedures.
- Prepares relevant human rights parts of reports for the General Assembly, HRC, etc. notes on the status of ratification of human rights instruments, etc.
- Meets regularly with the relevant units and teams, including field staff, regional economic commissions, regional human rights bodies, to plan projects and review project activities.
- Works with UN and non-governmental programmes in the country/region to integrate human rights, including their economic and gender dimensions in their programs; helps design and implements the human rights program and designs the organization and focus of the evaluation.
- Ensures up-to-date information regarding substantive matters in the field of human rights and makes recommendations on actions to take.
- Makes contact with other sectors of the UN, other international organizations and governments on coordination and policy matters; brief representatives and provides, as appropriate suggestions and recommendations.
- Assists country and regional presences of OHCHR to develop and implement a training program in the field of economic policies and human rights, democracy and the rule of law, with attention to gender perspectives, contributing to a human rights economy.
- Serves as team leader with responsibility for carrying out, in consultation with the Chief of the Section, work coordination and administrative functions relating to the staff, planning and budget.
- Trains and supervises new/junior staff.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Required Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, economic affairs, international relations, or related area is required. At least five years of work experience as an economist engaged in economic policy and human rights issues is required. Work experience with the United Nations, regional institutions or similar international settings is desirable. Experience managing and conducting technical cooperation, capacity-building (in-person and remote), and/or training programs is desirable. Experience in economic, social and cultural rights is desirable. Experience in sustainable development goals is desirable. Experience in team management is desirable.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, development economics, economic policy, finance, international development, 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.
