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United Nations Mission in Sudan
UNMIS
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
VA No. UNMIS-NPO-10-023
VA Issuance Date: 26 May, 2010.
Deadline for Applications: Open 1
The United Nations Mission in Sudan is seeking qualified candidates for the following post(s):
| Title: Human Rights Officer | Grade: NPO (NOB) 3 (2 posts) | Region (please indicate preference in application): Juba & Wau |
| POST OPEN FOR SUDANESE NATIONALS ONLY | ||
| Women are strongly encouraged to apply 2 | ||
1 Vacancy will remain open for at least two weeks, or until it is filled. Preference will be given to internal candidates who are at the same grade as the post being advertised, then to internal candidates one grade below the post, and finally to external candidates.
2 Equally-qualified female candidates will be given priority for selection (DPKO Under-Secretary General’s Policy Statement on Gender Mainstreaming). Candidates wishing to return home are also strongly encouraged to apply.
3 Locally-recruited General Service (GS) staff interested in applying for a National Professional Officer (NPO) post must meet the minimum requirements of the post, including academic qualifications and years of relevant professional experience. Experience in the General Service category does not count as professional experience. If selected, the GS staff member will be required to resign his/her current post before taking up the NPO post. There will be no break in service between the two types of appointments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Human Rights Officer/ Team Leader and overall supervision of the Senior Human Rights Officer or the Chief Human Rights Officer, (Juba, to be stationed inYambio and Wau, to be stationed in Aweil) the National Human Rights Officer shall perform the following duties:
- Monitor, analyze and report on the Human Rights situation prevailing in his/her area of responsibility;
- Monitor court hearings and trials and provide notes and analysis of proceedings;
- Visit detention centers and carry out interviews as appropriate;
- Participate in field missions to carry out Human Rights work;
- Carry out investigations into Human Rights violations including interviewing witnesses and victims as appropriate;
- Maintain continuous contact with key stakeholders including government institutions and civil society representatives;
- Participate in human rights advocacy efforts with authorities and other stakeholders;
- Contribute to and/or draft reports, briefing notes, talking points, statements or other documents as necessary related to Human Rights matters;
- Contribute to the Office’s analysis and reporting through provision of thorough understanding of local laws, customs, and political context;
- Assist in conducting Human Rights capacity-building activities including development and implementation of Human Rights training programmes for national law enforcement officials, representatives of Civil Society, Human Rights Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and other stakeholders as required;
- Support efforts for the strengthening of Civil Society in the promotion and protection of Human Rights;
- Ensure that documents are in line with approved formats, quality standards, and are duly filed.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Competencies:
Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of human rights-related issues; ability to identify problems, i.e., political, ethnic, racial, gender-based, social, economic, etc.,; 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; skills 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 proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and other relevant software packages.
Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Qualifications:
Education: Advance University Degree (Master’s or a Bachelor’s) preferably in law, political science, international relations or other disciplines related to human rights or combination of University Degree and experience in a related field.
Experience: A minimum of 2 years and a Masters degree or equivalent (4 years with a BA) of progressively responsible professional work experience closely related to political science, international relations, law or other related disciplines. Human rights field work will be an asset. Candidates with BA and 2 years of relevant experience may be considered to be appointed at NOA level.
Languages skills: Fluency in both written and spoken English and Arabic. Knowledge of Dinka is an asset.
Candidates should submit with their applications the following documents:
1- Cover Letter (letter of motivation or application letter);
2- The United Nations Personal History form (P-11);
3- Academic Certificate(s) and/or High School/Secondary Diploma;
4- Birth Certificate – if not, a combination of (i) Assessment of Age and National Passport or (ii) Assessment of Age and National ID Card (the Assessment of Age on its own is not acceptable);
5- Three (3) letters of reference from former employers or academic instructors.
6- Internal candidates must submit 2 most recent performance evaluations.
By email:
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by e-mail and MUST include ONLY the VA No in the subject line of their email.
E.g. UNMIS-NPO-10-023
National Professional Officers: unmis-recruitmentnpo@un.org
By Mail:
Chief Civilian Personnel Officer, United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS)
Ebeid Khatim Street
Khartoum, 11111,
Sudan
By Hand:
UNMIS Headquarters, Khartoum or through the UNMIS Regional Offices in Juba, Malakal, Wau, Rumbek, Kadugli, Ed Damazin, Abyei and El Obeid
By Fax:
Outside Sudan - 00 249 187 086200
Inside Sudan - 0 187 086200
