Posts
Post Title and Level :
National Programme Officer / NO Level A – Fixed Term
Duty Station : Northern
Uganda
Duration : One
Year with possibility of extension
Starting date :
October 2013
Duties and
Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Offi ce/Deputy
Head of Office and under the direct supervision of the OHCHR Human Rights Offi
cer and within delegated authority, the National Programme Officer will be
responsible for the following duties:
• Plan and implement programs adequately to monitor the
human rights situation in their area of coverage;
• Research and collect information pertaining to human
rights matters from a variety of data sources (e.g. communications, publications,
the press) to keep abreast of issues/events and provide up-to-date information;
• Assist in the analysis of information, including the
impact on the human rights situation in assigned area;
• Timely entry of human rights cases in human rights
database as required;
• Draft a variety of reports, briefi ng papers, and
correspondence relating to human rights matters;
• Maintain awareness of current human rights issues,
including relevant political and legal developments in the region concerned;
• Review human rights issues, including gender
considerations, and contribute to the integration of these issues into relevant
humanitarian and development programs at regional/national level;
• Develop and implement human rights training programmes for
national law enforcement offi cials, legislators, representatives of civil
society and human rights non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in order to
promote national capacity building;
• Develop and implement a variety of programs at national
and regional level to strengthen the capacity of national institutions with
responsibilities in the area of human rights;
• Plan and implement effective programs and projects to
promote human rights awareness including sensitization and human rights
education in general;
• Promote efforts for community mobilisation which focus on
exercise of rights by the population;
• Where required, represent the offi ce on their own at
meetings/coordination forums with national authorities, UN agencies, and other
partners;
• Monitor legislative developments with implications for
human rights and offer advice to Country Offi ce and stakeholders.
• Where required, manage the day-to-day running of a fi eld
offi ce and ensure its effective functioning;
• Perform other related duties as required; Competencies
Respect for gender
and diversity: The candidate works effectively with people from all
backgrounds, treats all people with dignity and respect and men and women
equally. He or she shows respect for, and understanding of, diverse points of
view and demonstrates this understanding in daily work and decisionmaking.
The candidate examines own biases and behaviors to avoid
stereotypical responses and does not discriminate against any individual or
group.
He or she includes a
gender perspective in substantive work.
Integrity: The
candidate upholds the principles of the United Nations Charter, demonstrates
the values of the United Nations, including impartiality, fairness, honesty and
truthfulness, in daily activities and behaviors. He or she acts without consideration
of personal gain, resists undue political pressure in decisionmaking.
The candidate does not abuse power or authority and stands
by decisions that are in the Organization’s interest even if they are unpopular
and takes prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behavior.
Professionalism -
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of human rights-related matters;
ability to identify problems, i.e., political, ethnic, racial, gender-based,
social, economic, etc., causing civil unrest in a country or area; demonstrated
research and analytical skills, including the ability to identify and
participate in the resolution of relevant issues/problems; basic knowledge of institutional
mandates, policies, guidelines, etc., related to human rights; skill in developing
sources for data collection.
Planning and
Organizing - Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and
monitor own work plan; Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment in the
context of assignments given; Communication - Ability to speak and write in a
clear and concise manner, including ability to draft a variety of reports, correspondence,
etc.; Technological Awareness - Good computer skills, including profi ciency in
word processing, spreadsheets, other and relevant software packages;
Teamwork - Good
interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural, multiethnic environment
with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Technological
Awareness
Training and/or experience utilizing computers, including
word processing, spreadsheet and other standard software packages and systems
is required.
Candidates will be expected to assume functions in
District-based offices – willingness to travel to, and reside in the relevant
Districts is required.
Critical Success
Factors:
• Good analytical skills.
• Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgment, tact,
negotiating skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a team, and establish effective working
relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to cope with situations which may threaten health
or safety; flexibility in accepting work assignments outside normal desk
description.
• Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of
different national and cultural backgrounds.
Education: A
Masters degree in law, political sciences, international relations, social
sciences or any other discipline related to human rights. .
Work experience:
2 years of relevant experience in national, regional, or international
organizations or non-governmental organizations, closely related to the field
of Human Rights. Experience working with international human rights standards,
instruments and mechanisms, and knowledge and expertise of gender and women’s
rights issues would be an asset.
Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written English. Fluency in the local language in area of
coverage is also required.
Applications must include a typed cover letter clearly
indicating vacancy announcement number, post title, a detailed UN P11 form, and
copy of degrees and/or certifi cates, as well as the local language he or she
speaks.
An application will not be considered unless it includes a
detailed CV, UN P11 form and scanned copies of university level education
transcripts, degrees and certifi cates. Please submit your application in hard
copy to the following address: The UN P11 form can be downloaded from the
following website: http://
www.ohchr.org/EN/AboutUs/Pages/WorkStudyOpportunities.aspx.
The deadline for submission is 08 July 2013.
Vacancy Announcement
Number: OHCHR/UGA/02/2013
How To Apply:
Mailing Address: Physical Address:
Head of Offi ce Head of Offi ce
OHCHR Uganda OHCHR Uganda
P. O Box 7184, Plot 24 Prince Charles Drive
Kampala, Uganda Kololo – Kampala, Uganda.
ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
“OHCHR is an equal opportunity employer: applications from
men and women will be considered equally”
