SENIOR HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER/COORDINATOR (TEMPORARY JOB OPENING)

Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located within the Commission of Inquiry on the situation in the North and South Kivu provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), pursuant to Human Rights Council Resolution A/HRC/RES/60/22, based in Kinshasa. The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the Chief of the Human Rights Inquiries Branch (HRIB), and the direct supervision of the Chief of Investigation Support Section, HRIB within the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Senior Human Rights Officer, Coordinator will: - Supervise the development of investigation plans, methodology and tools to collect and process all data; - Support the Members of the Commission on substantive, operational and administrative procedures and ensure their implementation; - Manage the overall work of the Secretariat of the Commission, including by facilitating constructive internal work-flows, information sharing, accountability and performance management; - Facilitate the communication between the Members of the Commission and OHCHR as required; - Ensure that the Commission carries out its tasks in accordance with agreed strategic objectives and standard fact-finding methodology, including gender perspectives; - Coordinate the investigating and reporting tasks of the Commission members; - Oversee the development of plans to ensure that all required measures are taken to protect victims and witnesses who will cooperate with the Commission and that effective referrals pathways for survivors are used when possible; - Accompany the Members of the Commission in their field missions; - Act as the main interlocutor on operational and substantive matters with duty bearers, member states, UN agencies, media and other stakeholders; - Ensure the integration of gender perspective, including in the investigation plan, interviewing of victims, evidence gathering, analysis and report writing; - Take ultimate responsibility for the quality and timely delivery of the Commission reports; - Liaise with the security coordinator/UNDSS on aspects related to the security requirements and informs accordingly the Members and staff of the Commission; - Manage the budget and finances of the Commission and responsible for regular operational, financial and administrative reporting to OHCHR and/or other UN entities as required; - Perform other duties as required. Advertisement Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of and exposure to a range of human rights issues including approaches and techniques to address and advise on highly sensitive and complex problems in their political, ethnic, racial, gender and socio-economic dimensions. Knowledge of institutional mandates of human rights organizations, prevailing policies and procedures. Ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on the human rights situation in the region or country of assignment, including the political environment and legal statutes as they pertain to human rights. Ability to complete in-depth studies and reach conclusions on possible causes and solutions to human rights problems in specific societies and systems. Ability to relate and advise on human rights issues and perspectives, including their gender equality dimensions, to political, social, economic and humanitarian programmes in affected countries and areas. 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. 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 AND 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. JUDGEMENT/DECISION MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly. Gathers relevant information before making a decision. Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them. Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information. Checks assumptions against facts. Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision. Makes tough decisions when necessary. Advertisement

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Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree), in law, political science, international relations or another discipline related to human rights is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific Qualification Not available. Work Experience A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible work experience in human rights, or combined experience in human rights and international humanitarian law or international criminal law is required. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in managing teams is required. A minimum of two (2) years of experience carrying out human rights, or international criminal law investigations is desirable Experience working in/on the region, or relevant experience acquired working in or on similar contexts is desirable Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, fluency in English French (oral and written) are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https:for details). UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III French UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Special Notice

THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARILY AVAILABLE UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2026, SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING AND/OR EXTENSION OF THE MANDATE. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. This temporary job opening may be limited to "internal candidates," who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged

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