Background
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“Human Rights for All – Phase 3” (HR4All) is a joint initiative of the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) to be implemented as a joint programme by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
Its overall objective – The enjoyment of human rights by all, particularly those in vulnerable situations, is ensured through the human rights framework and implementation at both national and local levels – complies with national priorities enshrined in the Constitution and major country policy documents and international obligations of Georgia, including EU-Georgia Association Agreement, Sustainable Development Goals and UN human rights treaties.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Analyst will carry out the following duties and responsibilities:
- Contribute to planning and effective implementation of the Programme activities, monitor the quality and impact of the programme activities, and report to the Project Manager on a regular basis, as well as contribute to the design of narrative reports for the projects and ensure the maintenance of the related documentation (reports, correspondence, etc.);
- Provide expertise to the development of relevant documents and other activities in the frames of the programme on human rights, with a specific focus on the economic and social rights of minorities and vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities (PwDs), as well as prepare expert analysis on draft laws and current legislation provided by the National Human Rights Strategy and its Action Plan affecting human rights, particularly those of vulnerable and marginalised groups, including PwDs;
- Communicate with non-governmental organisations working on human rights, including on the rights of PwDs issues;
- Analyse recommendations issued to Georgia by UN human rights treaty bodies related to project outputs and suggest measures for their implementation;
- Contribute to raising public awareness of human rights and disability issues in Georgia and support the preparation of relevant awareness-raising materials;
- Participate in the roundtable meetings with civil society organisations, governmental institutions, mass media and other national and international stakeholders;
- Serve as a resource person and expert on human rights and disability issues for Government counterparts and UNDP management when required, as well as act as a trainer as required.
- The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Institutional Arrangements: The incumbent’s direct supervisor is the Project Manager of “Human Rights for All – Phase 3”.
Competencies
Core competencies:
- Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline.
- Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements.
- Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback.
- Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible.
- Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident.
- Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships.
- Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination.
Cross functional and Technical competencies:
- Business Direction & Strategy- Strategic Thinking
- Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP’s objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities, linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions.
- Ability to leverage learning from a variety of sources to anticipate and respond to future trends; to demonstrate foresight to model what future developments and possible ways forward look like for UNDP.
- Business Management – Project Management
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals.
- Business Management- Partnerships Management
- Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts, and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies.
- Business Development- Knowledge Facilitation
- Ability to animate individuals and communities of contributors to participate and share, particularly externally.
- Business Development- Human-centered Design
- Ability to develop solutions to problems by involving the human perspective in all steps of the problem-solving process.
- Business Management- Communication
- Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience.
- Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels.
- Legal – Legal analysis skills
- The ability to digest a large amount of information and facts in order to frame and understand an issue, apply the legal framework to the particular set of facts and present a coherent and comprehensive analysis of the situation presented in order to deliver practical and meaningful advice. This skill includes the ability to provide an objective assessment of the case, the organization’s best arguments for proceeding and a recommended course of action. It also includes the capacity to think creatively and flexibly, within the applicable legal framework.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Law, Public International Law, International Human Rights Law, social studies or relevant field is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master’s degree.
Experience:
- Up to 2 years (with Master’s degree) or minimum 2 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of working experience on human rights issues, including on the rights of minorities and vulnerable groups, as a legal expert/legal practitioner is required.
Languages:
- Fluency in English and Georgian is required.
Required skills:
- Strong knowledge of international human rights standards, including UN human rights instruments.
- Excellent analytical and drafting skills.
- Builds strong relationships with stakeholders, focuses on impact and result and responds positively to feedback.
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
- Proven networking, teambuilding, organisational and communication skills.
Desired skills:
- Experience in working as a consultant on human rights at an international organisation will be an asset.
- Experience in working in the project funded by the international organization or in NGO/CSO will be an asset.
- Experience in writing the reports on the rights of minorities and vulnerable groups will be an asset.
- Experience in the organisation of workshops, seminars and conferences will be an asset.
The following documents shall be required from the applicants:
- Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors. References may also include peers.
- A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page) indicating why the candidate considers him-/herself to be suitable for the position.
- Managers may ask (ad hoc) for any other materials relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of their experience, such as reports, presentations, publications, campaigns or other materials.
Disclaimer
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Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
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