Human Rights Officer (Open Source), P-3

Human Rights Officer (Open Source), P-3

United Nations Independent Institution on Missing Persons

Geneva, Switzerland

Org. Setting and Reporting

This post is located in the Independent Institution on Missing Persons in the Syrian Arab Republic (IIMP), Geneva, Switzerland. The incumbent reports to the Human Rights Officer, or his/her designee.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Plans and coordinates activities on human rights, including from a gender perspective;
• Conducts open source research on missing persons in accordance with the Independent Institution’s methodology, guidelines and protocols on digital information handling, information security and open-source research;
• Collects and preserves information from online sources (including web pages, social media, photo/video sharing platforms, publicly available databases) in accordance with the Independent Institution’ standards and protocols, and assists in determining its credibility and reliability;
• 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;
• 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 country military and police to develop and implement a training program in the field of human rights, international humanitarian law, democracy and the rule of law, with attention to gender perspectives;
• Supervises field verification work through periodic visits; follows up on different cases and situations verified by the regional offices;
• 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;
• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Knowledge of human rights issues, including those relating to missing persons, and ability to identify related problems in their political, ethnic, racial, gender equality and socio-economic dimensions. Knowledge of implementing areas of responsibility in a victim/survivor centered and a gender competent approach. Knowledge of institutional mandates of human rights organizations, prevailing policies and procedures. Research and analytical skills, including ability to identify and participate in the resolution of human rights issues. Ability to identify sources for data collection, research and analyze information and draft human rights reports. Ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on the human rights situation in the area of assignment. 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 of work. Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management;
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings;
• Planning& 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.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, 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.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area is required;
• Experience in online open-source investigation/search/analysis/verification related to missing persons cases is required;
• Experience in analyzing information using specialized e-discovery software platforms is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required. Fluency in Arabic is desirable.

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