Recruitment notice: Assistant Human Rights-Democracy Analyst NOA

Recruitment notice: Assistant Human Rights-Democracy Analyst NOA

Assistant Human Rights-Democracy Analyst NOA
Yaounde, Cameroon
Job ID: 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
UNDP is commits to recruiting diverse staff in terms of gender, nationality and culture. We also encourage people from ethnic minorities, indigenous communities or people with disabilities to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and/or abuse, or any form of harassment, including sexual harassment, and/or any forms of discrimination. All selected candidates will therefore have to submit to rigorous verifications relating to the references provided as well as their background.

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 (eg 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 the 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 SKILLS (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 fulfill and understand the real customers’ needs.

KEYWORDS

Client Orientation
Teamwork
Ethics and Integrity

Applications from women are strongly encouraged.

Important Information for Candidates

All positions in the NPSA categories are subject to local recruitment.

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