ONU is looking for Senior Human Rights Officer, P5 – Kinshasa, RDC

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Cadre organisationnel :

The position is located in the Joint Human Rights Office (UNJHRO) within the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). The Senior human rights officer will be based in Kinshasa and will act as the Coordinator of the Human Rights Due Diligence Policy (HRDDP) /Profiling Unit of UNJHRO. The incumbent reports to the Director of the UNJHRO. Kinshasa is classified a “C” Hardship location and family duty station.

Responsabilités :

Within the delegated authority of the Senior Human Rights Officer, will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Coordinates the implementation of the Human Rights Due-Diligence Policy on UN support to non-UN forces, including by coordinating risk assessments and ensuring relevant human rights monitoring information is gathered, as well as advises on support and follow-up for the implementation of the Policy;
2. Advises on appropriate policies and strategies to better promote and protect human rights in the mission area, including for peace processes ;
3. Develops procedures and policies for the effective cooperation with other components of the UN peace mission, including with the police and military, and for the integration of human rights ;
4. Provides strategic guidance to the UN peace-mission, the United Nations Country Team and Humanitarian Country Team on the mainstreaming of human rights in the activities as required and advocate for the integration of human rights in these programmes including with respect to the United Nations Development Assistance and Integrated Strategic frameworks as well as the Consolidated (Humanitarian) Appeal processes ;
5. Advises senior management and contributes to the integration of human rights in humanitarian action through participating or coordinating emergency preparedness and response activities, including the work of the protection Clcluster as appropriate ;
6. Devises advocacy strategies, advocates and advises relevant authorities including Government and State officials, the UN Country Team (UNCT), and the UN mission senior management on strategies to better protect and promote human rights, mechanisms to stop impunity and to address serious violations of human rights and humanitarian law ;
7. Ensures regular communication with OHCHR in the sharing of information and best practices, and in the policy making;
8. Under the guidance of the Director of the UNJHRO, represents the human rights component in decision-making fora;
9. Contributes to the integration of gender considerations and specific women rights issues in all activities, programmes and strategies;
10. Establishes and maintains contact with national authorities, civil society, UN actors and bodies, and other relevant partners, to inform on the human rights situation in the mission area and advice on strategic and policy issues to better protect and promote human rights;
11. Contributes to promote coordination among all human rights related mandates present in the mission area ;
12. Analyzes and synthesizes significant amounts of information of relevance to human rights, including from open sources ;
13. Reaches out to various UN actors to collect and analyze information of relevance to human rights;
14. Supports the effective flow of information and channels human rights analysis and concerns for inclusion in crisis management and response ;
15. Coordinates the implementation of and where relevant designs the human rights work plan and evaluates its impact ;
16. Coordinates, supervises and ensures adequate contribution to the human rights monitoring activities of the UNJHRO by the HRDDP Unit in compliance with UN methodology and relevant to the observance of the international human rights and humanitarian law in the mission area ;
17. Provides strategic guidance to and, as required, leads multidisciplinary teams in the conduct of investigations of human rights and international humanitarian law violations in compliance with UN methodology and standards ;
18. Provides strategic guidance to civil society and authorities on building the protection mechanisms for victims and witnesses of human rights and humanitarian law violations ;
19. Oversees the use and maintenance of a database of human rights cases, monitors access rights at regional field level, evaluates quality of data in compliance with established standards ;
20. Provides substantive coordination and management oversight as required to the Human Rights component’s field offices, ensuring a link between field operations, strategic direction and results targeted by the Human Rights component, including in its results-based work-plan ;
21. Ensures information on human rights situation in the mission area is readily available to influence decision, strategy and policy-making ;
22. Contributes to the integration of human rights in the mission’s protection of civilians (PoC) efforts and, where relevant, coordinates such efforts, including by, inter-alia, mapping and reporting protection risks, early warning, advising UN uniformed personnel on human rights issues during the conduct of their operations, and participating or coordinating in Joint Protection Teams, as required ;
23. Oversees the coordination of activities and allocation of resources and expertise within the component to support the work of Women Protection Advisors and the engagement of the Human Rights component in combating impunity for sexual violence as appropriate ;
24. Provides technical expertise and strategic guidance to the human rights component, the UN mission and national authorities on the establishment of transitional justice processes-and accountability and reparations mechanisms, as appropriate ;
25. Advises UN and national authorities on the establishment of a vetting framework and implementation mechanisms in the mission area, as required ;
26. Ensures the integration of gender-sensitive victim perspectives in the design and implementation of transitional justice mechanisms and processes, as well as relevant advocacy strategies and capacity building initiatives ;
27. Oversees the planning of human rights training and educational programmes for national officials, representatives of civil society, human rights non-governmental organizations (NGOs), National Human Rights Institutions and other national stakeholders, and ensures they are in line with gaps assessed through human rights monitoring and mission priorities ;
28. Coordinates with other UN mission components, UN actors and other regional and international organizations to create opportunities to integrate human rights into their training programmes, including those aiming at legislative, rule of law and security sector reforms ;
29. Oversees the coordination of and ensures the appropriate management of technical cooperation projects and funds; participates in fund-raising activities, as necessary and ensures compliance with project-based reporting to donors ;
30. Monitors and ensures reporting on compliance of the human rights component’s capacity building activities with appropriate UN policy directives and methodology ;
31. Oversees the planning and delivery of human rights training programmes for staff and personnel of the UN mission ;
32. Devises training needs assessments and training strategies for new or-junior human rights staff and monitors their implementation ;
33. Performs other duties as required.

Compétences :

Professionalism :

Proven sensitivity to conflict and post-conflict political and social environments and ability to adjust behaviours accordingly;
Expert knowledge of human rights principles, international mechanisms and of related concepts, including Human Rights Due Diligence Policy, protection of civilians, transitional justice, humanitarian action, DDR, legislative, rule of law reforms, fight against impunity, sexual violence in conflict and gender, as well as good understanding of issues related to the integration of human rights in UN peace missions;
Capacity to maintain effective partnerships with relevant stakeholders to further the mandate of the organization(s), and to strategically advocate for the integration of human rights in various fora;
Ability to produce in-depth analysis of political, ethnic, racial, gender-based, social, economic and other human rights related problems to assess their impact and to provide concrete strategy recommendations to redress situations;
Capacity to lead the continual improvement of human rights related work processes and ability to apply best management practices to obtain optimum performance of the human rights component;
Capacity to relate to and integrate human rights issues and perspectives into other fields, including humanitarian action, development, rule of law, legislation reforms and election support and vice versa;
Proven understanding of the relevance of information and data management and its applicability to human rights work;
Ability to identify appropriate means of communication to channel relevant human rights information for crisis management and response;
Capacity to integrate a gender perspective in all aspects of work;
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.

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.

Planning & Organizing:

Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; Adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.

Leadership:

Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; Empowers others to translate vision into results; Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; Drives for change and improvement, does not accept the status quo; Shows the courage to take unpopular stands; Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

Managing Performance:

Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; Appraises performance fairly.

Formation :

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in law, social science, or related field. A first-level university degree in any of these fields, in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Expérience professionnelle :

A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in in the human rights or closely related field of which half in human rights. Experience in human rights monitoring, reporting and/or investigating violations are required. Such experience should encompass at least three years in a managerial capacity and the supervision of teams. Practical experience in the implementation of the HRDDP in field operations is required. In particular, experience in screening non-UN security forces, identification of potential risks and crafting of mitigating measures. Experience in dealing with senior government officials, mission leadership, and military is required. Knowledge of the Great Lakes Region may be an asset. Previous experience in UN peace mission is desirable.

Connaissances linguistiques :

English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat, for this position advertised, fluency in both oral and written English and French is required.

Méthode d’évaluation :

L’évaluation des candidats qualifiés pourrait inclure un exercice d’évaluation, pouvant être suivi d’un entretien d’appréciation des compétences.

Notice spéciale :

• Ce poste n’est vacant que pour une période provisoire s’achevant le [date]. Si le candidat sélectionné est un fonctionnaire du Secrétariat de l’Organisation des Nations Unies, il s’agira d’une affectation temporaire ;
• Si cette affectation temporaire peut permettre au candidat sélectionné d’acquérir de l’expérience, elle ne porte que sur une période limitée et ne préjuge en rien de la sélection du futur titulaire du poste ;
• Selon les modalités de financement du poste à pourvoir, le droit de faire acte de candidature pourrait être limité aux candidats basés dans le lieu d’affectation concerné ;
• Pour cette vacance de poste temporaire, le droit de faire acte de candidature pourrait être limité aux « candidats internes », qui ont été recrutés à l’issue d’un concours, dont les modalités sont prévues par la disposition 4.16 du Règlement du personnel, ou d’une procédure de sélection sanctionnée par un organe central de contrôle, comme prévu par la disposition 4.15 dudit Règlement ;
• Les fonctionnaires des organisations appliquant le régime commun des Nations Unies qui atteindront l’âge réglementaire de départ à la retraite au cours de la période considérée ne peuvent pas se porter candidats.Le fait de faire acte de candidature ou d’être sélectionné pour cette vacance de poste temporaire est sans effet sur l’âge réglementaire de départ à la retraite, cette date ne pouvant être repoussée ;
• Les retraités ayant dépassé l’âge de départ obligatoire à la retraite qui souhaitent être considérés pour cet emploi temporaire, doivent sélectionner “départ à la retraite” pour le motif de leur depart. Les retraités ne peuvent être employés par l’Organisation que si les conditions suivantes sont remplies : (a) L’Organisation ne peut faire face à ses besoins opérationnels, aucun fonctionnaire qualifié n’étant disponible pour exercer les fonctions considérées; (b) L’engagement proposé n’a pas d’effets préjudiciables sur les perspectives de carrière ou les possibilités de réaffectation d’autres fonctionnaires et constitue un moyen économique et rationnel de répondre aux besoins du service.

Charte des Nations Unies :

Aux termes du paragraphe 3 de l’Article 101 de la Charte des Nations Unies, la considération dominante dans le recrutement du personnel doit être la nécessité d’assurer à l’Organisation les services de personnes possédant les plus hautes qualités de travail, de compétence et d’intégrité. Ne seront pas retenues les candidatures des personnes qui ont commis des violations du droit international des droits de l’homme, des violations du droit international humanitaire, des actes d’exploitation, d’atteintes ou de harcèlement sexuels, ou au sujet desquelles il existe des raisons plausibles de croire qu’elles ont été impliquées dans la commission de tels actes. L’expression « exploitation sexuelle » désigne le fait d’abuser ou de tenter d’abuser d’un état de vulnérabilité, d’un rapport de force inégal ou de rapports de confiance à des fins sexuelles, y compris mais non exclusivement en vue d’en tirer un avantage pécuniaire, social ou politique. On entend par « atteinte sexuelle » toute atteinte physique de nature sexuelle commise par la force, sous la contrainte ou à la faveur d’un rapport inégal, ou la menace d’une telle atteinte. Le harcèlement sexuel s’entend de tout comportement déplacé à connotation sexuelle raisonnablement propre ou de nature à choquer ou humilier, lorsqu’il entrave la bonne marche du service, est présenté comme une condition d’emploi ou crée au lieu de travail un climat d’intimidation, d’hostilité ou de vexation, et lorsque ce comportement est assez grave pour justifier le licenciement de son auteur. La candidature de personnes qui ont commis des infractions autres que des infractions mineures au code de la route ne sera pas retenue.

Sera dûment prise en considération l’importance d’un recrutement effectué sur une base géographique aussi large que possible. Aucune restriction ne sera imposée par l’Organisation à l’accès des hommes et des femmes, dans des conditions égales, à toutes les fonctions, dans ses organes principaux et subsidiaires. Le Secrétariat de l’Organisation des Nations Unies est un espace non-fumeurs.

Les candidats sont invités à respecter scrupuleusement toutes les instructions disponibles sur la plateforme de recrutement en ligne Inspira. Pour des informations plus détaillées, ils ou elles peuvent consulter le manuel d’instructions pour le candidat, en cliquant sur le lien hypertexte « Manuels » sur le côté supérieur droit de la page d’accueil de leur compte Inspira.

Les candidatures feront l’objet d’une évaluation et d’un examen préalables sur la base des informations soumises conformément aux critères d’évaluation de l’avis de vacance de poste et aux dispositions législatives internes applicables de l’Organisation des Nations Unies, notamment la Charte des Nations Unies, les résolutions de l’Assemblée générale, le Statut et le Règlement du personnel, les textes administratives et les directives. Les candidats doivent fournir des informations exhaustives et précises conformément aux instructions fournies sur la plateforme Inspira. Une fois la candidature envoyée, aucune modification, suppression ou révision, ni aucun ajout ou changement ne pourra être fait. Il sera procédé à une vérification des références des candidats faisant l’objet d’une attention particulière pour s’assurer de l’exactitude des renseignements qu’ils ont fournis dans leur candidature.

Les avis de vacance de postes publiés sur le Portail des carrières sont retirés à 11:59 p.m. (heure de New York), le jour de la date limite de dépôt des candidatures.

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