Assistant Human Rights-Democracy Analyst NOA
Yaounde, Cameroon
Job Identification : 10504
Locations : Yaounde, Cameroon
Apply Before : 05/23/2023, 04:59 AM
Degree Level : First Terminal University Level Qualification 3/4 years
Job Schedule : Full time
Grade : NOA
Vacancy Type : Fixed Term
Practice Area : Rule of Law, Security and Human Rights
Bureau
Regional Bureau for Africa
Contract Duration : 7 months
Education & Work Experience : Bachelor's Degree
Other Criteria
A Master or a Bachelor’s degree in human rights, international law, law, political or social sciences is required.
Required Languages
English & French
Vacancy Timeline
2 Weeks
Mobility required/no mobility
no mobility required
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Job Description
Le PNUD s’engage à recruter un personnel divers en termes de genre, de nationalité et de culture. Nous encourageons de même les personnes issues des minorités ethniques, des communautés autochtones ou handicapées à postuler. Toutes les candidatures seront traitées dans la plus stricte confidentialité.

Le PNUD ne tolère pas l’exploitation et / ou les atteintes sexuelles, ni aucune forme de harcèlement, y compris le harcèlement sexuel, et / ou toutes formes de discrimination. Tous/tes les candidats/tes sélectionnés /ées devront ainsi se soumettre à de rigoureuses vérifications relatives aux références fournies ainsi qu’à leurs antécédents.

 

BACKGROUND AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This position is in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights - Central Africa Regional Office (OHCHR-CARO) based in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The incumbent reports to the Regional Adviser on democracy

 

POSITION PURPOSE

 

KEY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Under the overall directive of the Regional Representative and the supervision and guidance of the Regional Adviser on Democracy, the Assistant Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

1.) Implementation of OHCHR-CARO democracy program activities, including:

Conduct research and collect information pertaining to Human Rights, Democracy and related public freedom in the sub region, including their gender dimensions from a variety of sources (e.g. communications, publications, the press…) to keep abreast of issues/events and provide up to-date information
Participate in preparation and implementation of programming activities including meetings, workshops and consultations.
Support capacity building activities in the democracy-related issues through facilitation of workshops and trainings
Draft and translate reports, briefings, and correspondences on human rights in particular public freedom and democracy-related issues
Undertake missions as required
Participate in meetings with relevant program partners, including UN actors, civil society representatives, diplomatic representatives, etc.
Participate in consultations and meetings of interagency groups on human rights and democracy including on the right to participate in public affairs and other human rights in the context of elections ; prepare summaries of outcome and propose follow-up actions
Facilitate contacts with potential program partners.
 

2.) Support to OHCHR-CAROs mission and program strategy in central Africa, including:

Participate in annual office workplan process
Identify areas for office interventions within relevant area of programming.
 

3) Perform other duties as required by the Regional Representative and the Regional Adviser on Democracy within the context of OHCHR-CAROs mission and work plan in central Africa.

Monitor civic space participation in countries covered by OHCHR Regional Office
Assist in the analysis of information pertaining to democracy-related issues in assigned area
              

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: N/A

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Education

A master’s or a bachelor’s degree in human rights, international law, law, political or social sciences is required.
 Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

At least 2 years of experience in human rights, international relations, law, or related area is required with bachelor’s degree, no experience is required with Master
Experience in writing a variety of reports, communications, briefings, statements, etc., is desirable.
Experience in working on democracy issues related in central Africa region is desirable.
Experience in gender-sensitive programming is desirable.
UN experience in the area is desirable.
fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
 

EXPECTED DEMONSTRATION OF 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

People Management

 

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL & TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (INSERT UP TO 7 COMPETENCIES)

Thematic Area  Name   Definition

Ethics    

UN policy knowledge - ethics      

Ethics UN policy knowledge - ethics Knowledge and understanding of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity

Results-based Management       

Results-based Management       

Ability to manage programs and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results.

Project Management     

Project Management     

Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals

Monitoring        

   

Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and program performance and results

Resource Management

Resource Management

Ability to allocate and use resources in a strategic or tactical way in line with principles of accountability and integrity.

Customer Satisfaction/Client Management        

Customer Satisfaction/Client Management          

Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs.

 

KEYWORDS

Client Orientation
Teamwork
Ethics and Integrity

Les candidatures féminines sont fortement encouragées.

Informations importantes pour les candidats

Tous les postes dans les catégories NPSA sont soumis à un recrutement local.

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