Le PNUD recrute un Analyste adjoint des droits de l’homme et de la démocratie, Yaoundé, Cameroun
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
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
