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Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is found in the Regional Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Dakar. The incumbent reports to i) the UN Human Rights Regional Representative and ii) OHCHR’s Chief of the Sustainable Development Section, Geneva.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will have regional responsibility and will be responsible for the following duties:
Assists the work of OHCHR at the regional level and provides analysis and advice on policy, programming and capacity development in relation to human rights-based economic and social policies, development and advancing human rights and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Provides advice on integration of human rights into State and UN development policy and practice, as well as UN Common Country Analysis (CCA) and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks (UNSDCF) as well as national development strategies.
Provides policy advice and technical assistance to strengthen national capacities.
Reviews, monitors and evaluates activities relating to the implementation of international human rights instruments, including recommendations of treaty bodies and mechanisms of the Human Rights Council.
Prepares relevant human rights parts of reports for the General Assembly, HRC, etc.
Meets regularly with the relevant units and teams including field staff, to plan projects, provide concrete guidance/inputs and review project activities in the area of human rights integration in development policy and practice.
Works with UN – including regional development coordination mechanisms such as the Peer Support Group –, States, non-governmental programmes and international organisations including international financial institutions, in the country/region to integrate human rights, including their gender dimensions in their programs and keeps abreast of relevant developments; helps design and implements the human rights program and designs the organization and focus of the evaluation.
Formation / Diplômes
Ensures up-to-date information regarding substantive matters in the field of economic policy, development and human rights and makes recommendations on actions to take.
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Contexte du poste : L Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) recrute un(e) Human Rights Officer pour son bureau de Dakar, Senegal. Ce poste de niveau NO C relève du réseau professionnel Political, Peace and Humanitarian, au sein de la famille Human Rights Affairs. Missions : Le/la titulaire sera charg
🧠 Profil recherché United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for emp
🧠 Profil recherché United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for emp
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