United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism

Position description

Responsibilities

• Manages the Global Programme on Human Rights of UNOCT, including mainstreaming of Human Rights in all UNOCT policy, programming and projects, implementing Human Rights related technical assistance activities in countries and regions, supporting strategic engagements, coordination and advocacy with member States, UN entities and regional/national Human Rights mechanisms; Supports implementation of the internal standard operating procedure for compliance with the UN Human Rights Due Diligence Policy (HRDDP).
• Supports the compliance with the UNHRDDP of capacity building activities by UNCCT and UNOCT by reviewing project documents, activities plans and other relevant documents and suggesting any mitigation measures, where required.
• Develops and undertakes an international training on the HRDDP for all project managers and other relevant staff and monitors implementation of the HRDDP and related mitigation measures in all activities of UNCCT and UNOCT.
• Ensures up-to-date information regarding substantive matters in the field of human rights; in counterterrorism and prevention of violent extremism as conducive to terrorism 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 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.
• 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.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Knowledge of and exposure to a range of human rights issues including approaches and techniques to address sensitive and complex human rights problems in their political, ethnic, racial, gender and socio-economic dimensions. Knowledge of institutional mandates of human rights organizations, prevailing policies and procedures. Ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on human rights situations related to counterterrorism and prevention of violent extremism as conducive to terrorism. Demonstrated skills in the management of Human Rights programmes or projects including the provision of technical assistance to Member States; Ability to relate to human rights issues and perspectives in terms of counterterrorism; and in prevention of violent extremism as conducive to terrorism; including their gender equality dimensions, to political, social, economic and humanitarian programmes in affected countries and areas. 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.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• 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.

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 years additional qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area is required.
• Experience with implementing the UN Human Rights Due Diligence Policy (HRDDP) standards is required.
• Experience managing programmes or projects is required.
• Experience working in the field is desirable.
• Experiences in providing technical assistance to countries within the context of counter-terrorism is desirable.

Languages

• For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

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