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Org. Setting and Reporting The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is the
Secretariat Department responsible for strengthening international human rights mechanisms;
Enhancing equality and countering discrimination; Combating impunity and strengthening...
accountability and the rule of law; Integrating human rights in development and in the
economic sphere; Widening the democratic space; and Early warning and protection
Org. Setting and Reporting The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is the
Secretariat Department responsible for strengthening international human rights mechanisms;
Enhancing equality and countering discrimination; Combating impunity and strengthening...
accountability and the rule of law; Integrating human rights in development and in the
economic sphere; Widening the democratic space; and Early warning and protection of
human rights in situations of conflict, violence and insecurity.
This announcement broadcasts international internship assignments located with the OHCHR
New York Office. OHCHR-New York represents the High Commissioner for Human Rights
at the United Nations headquarters (UNHQ) and ensures the effective integration of the
norms, standards, methodologies, policies and mechanisms of the United Nations human
rights system in the work of the New York-based inter-governmental organs, interdepartmental
bodies, policy development processes, operational oversight activities and
public information initiatives. The OHCHR New York Office comprises the Equality,
Discrimination and Rule of Law Section (EDRS); the Inter-governmental Affairs, Communication and Outreach Support Section (ICOS); Prevention and Sustaining Peace Section (PSPS), the Peace Mission Support Section (PMSS) and the Front Office.
Based in New York, United States of America, under the overall leadership of the High
Commissioner, the intern reports to the respective Chief of Section or Human Rights Officer
in the area of assignment. This internship will be offered for an initial period of two (2)
months, renewable for a combined period of six (6) months, upon further approval by the
supervisor, with a commencement date ranging/starting from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023.
In the context of the COVID 19 pandemic, interns may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. The intern must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for the entirety of the internship. The work hours during the internship shall be determined based on individual discussion between the intern and the supervisor(s) taking into consideration the minimum requirements of the Organization and the time difference between the hosting office and the location of the intern.
This internship is an UNPAID and full-time engagement that provides a framework through
which students from diverse academic backgrounds gain exposure to the work of the United
Nations by way of their service within Secretariat entities. Applicants should have a
demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations with a personal commitment to
the ideals of the Charter, and have the demonstrated ability to successfully interact with
individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs - which includes willingness to
understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
THE UNITED NATIONS IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING A DIVERSE AND
INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE AND WELCOMES APPLICANTS FROM DIVERSE
BACKGROUNDS AND COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
MIGRANTS AND/OR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
APPLICANTS SHOULD INDICATE THEIR PRESENT MATRICULATION STATUS
AND PERIOD OF AVAILABILITY IN THE APPLICATION COVER LETTER.
Responsibilities The intern shall support OHCHR in fulfilling its mission: to work for the protection of all
human rights for all people; to help empower people to realize their rights; and to assist those
responsible for upholding such rights in ensuring that they are implemented.
Daily responsibilities of interns will depend on the
individual's background and duties may include but are not limited to the following:
-Researching, identifying and analyzing international human rights trends, development, policies, initiatives and/or legislation at the United Nations, assessing their impact and preparing documents and written summaries as agreed in each case;
-Providing remote support to the organisation of virtual workshops, member state briefings, meetings with non-governmental organisations and other meetings or events as required;
-Supporting the gathering of best practices, statistics and other data related to human rights;
-Supporting human rights officers on specific priority countries, regions and/or thematic areas and as such, take notes at relevant meetings;
\- Assisting in drafting and editing various documents, reports, position papers, statements, talking points, presentations and outreach materials;
\- Attend relevant virtual meetings as required.
Competencies PROFESSIONALISM: 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.
COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly
interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and
exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to
match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people
informed.
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.
Education To qualify for the United Nations Secretariat internship programme applicants must, at the
time of their submission, be enrolled in the final academic year of a first-level university
degree programme (i.e. Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree); be enrolled in a
graduate school programme (i.e. Master's degree or equivalent degree, or higher) or have
completed an aforementioned academic degree, preferably in the area of law, political
science, international relations, social sciences or a related field, AND, if selected, must
commence the internship on the date indicated on the acceptance letter.
Work Experience No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this
internship fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official
language would be an advantage (i.e. French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).
Special Notice Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or not currently in the United States on a non-immigrant visa status will be required to obtain a G-4 visa. If already in the United States of America on another non-immigrant visa status other than G-4, interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and if required, employment authorization, allowing them to undertake the internship.
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 employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS Show more details...
Secretariat Department responsible for strengthening international human rights mechanisms;
Enhancing equality and countering discrimination; Combating impunity and strengthening...
accountability and the rule of law; Integrating human rights in development and in the
economic sphere; Widening the democratic space; and Early warning and protection of
human rights in situations of conflict, violence and insecurity.
This announcement broadcasts international internship assignments located with the OHCHR
New York Office. OHCHR-New York represents the High Commissioner for Human Rights
at the United Nations headquarters (UNHQ) and ensures the effective integration of the
norms, standards, methodologies, policies and mechanisms of the United Nations human
rights system in the work of the New York-based inter-governmental organs, interdepartmental
bodies, policy development processes, operational oversight activities and
public information initiatives. The OHCHR New York Office comprises the Equality,
Discrimination and Rule of Law Section (EDRS); the Inter-governmental Affairs, Communication and Outreach Support Section (ICOS); Prevention and Sustaining Peace Section (PSPS), the Peace Mission Support Section (PMSS) and the Front Office.
Based in New York, United States of America, under the overall leadership of the High
Commissioner, the intern reports to the respective Chief of Section or Human Rights Officer
in the area of assignment. This internship will be offered for an initial period of two (2)
months, renewable for a combined period of six (6) months, upon further approval by the
supervisor, with a commencement date ranging/starting from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023.
In the context of the COVID 19 pandemic, interns may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. The intern must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for the entirety of the internship. The work hours during the internship shall be determined based on individual discussion between the intern and the supervisor(s) taking into consideration the minimum requirements of the Organization and the time difference between the hosting office and the location of the intern.
This internship is an UNPAID and full-time engagement that provides a framework through
which students from diverse academic backgrounds gain exposure to the work of the United
Nations by way of their service within Secretariat entities. Applicants should have a
demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations with a personal commitment to
the ideals of the Charter, and have the demonstrated ability to successfully interact with
individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs - which includes willingness to
understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
THE UNITED NATIONS IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING A DIVERSE AND
INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE AND WELCOMES APPLICANTS FROM DIVERSE
BACKGROUNDS AND COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
MIGRANTS AND/OR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
APPLICANTS SHOULD INDICATE THEIR PRESENT MATRICULATION STATUS
AND PERIOD OF AVAILABILITY IN THE APPLICATION COVER LETTER.
Responsibilities The intern shall support OHCHR in fulfilling its mission: to work for the protection of all
human rights for all people; to help empower people to realize their rights; and to assist those
responsible for upholding such rights in ensuring that they are implemented.
Daily responsibilities of interns will depend on the
individual's background and duties may include but are not limited to the following:
-Researching, identifying and analyzing international human rights trends, development, policies, initiatives and/or legislation at the United Nations, assessing their impact and preparing documents and written summaries as agreed in each case;
-Providing remote support to the organisation of virtual workshops, member state briefings, meetings with non-governmental organisations and other meetings or events as required;
-Supporting the gathering of best practices, statistics and other data related to human rights;
-Supporting human rights officers on specific priority countries, regions and/or thematic areas and as such, take notes at relevant meetings;
\- Assisting in drafting and editing various documents, reports, position papers, statements, talking points, presentations and outreach materials;
\- Attend relevant virtual meetings as required.
Competencies PROFESSIONALISM: 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.
COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly
interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and
exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to
match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people
informed.
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.
Education To qualify for the United Nations Secretariat internship programme applicants must, at the
time of their submission, be enrolled in the final academic year of a first-level university
degree programme (i.e. Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree); be enrolled in a
graduate school programme (i.e. Master's degree or equivalent degree, or higher) or have
completed an aforementioned academic degree, preferably in the area of law, political
science, international relations, social sciences or a related field, AND, if selected, must
commence the internship on the date indicated on the acceptance letter.
Work Experience No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this
internship fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official
language would be an advantage (i.e. French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).
Special Notice Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or not currently in the United States on a non-immigrant visa status will be required to obtain a G-4 visa. If already in the United States of America on another non-immigrant visa status other than G-4, interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and if required, employment authorization, allowing them to undertake the internship.
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 employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS Show more details...
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posted_at: 30 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
This position is in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), New York. The Human Rights Officer reports to the Senior Human Rights Officer in the Office of the Director of the Thematic Engagement, Special Procedures and Right to Development Division, in Geneva, with a secondary reporting line to the Chief of the Equality, Development, and Rule of Law Section in New... York.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Human
This position is in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), New York. The Human Rights Officer reports to the Senior Human Rights Officer in the Office of the Director of the Thematic Engagement, Special Procedures and Right to Development Division, in Geneva, with a secondary reporting line to the Chief of the Equality, Development, and Rule of Law Section in New... York.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Develops and implements policies and programs on human rights and digital technology. 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, treaty-established bodies and extra-conventional mechanisms and special procedures.
• Prepares relevant human rights parts of reports for the General Assembly, HRC, etc. and notes on human rights and digital technology.
• Works with UN and non-governmental programmes in the country/region to integrate human rights, including their gender dimensions in their programs; helps design and implements the human rights program and designs the organization and focus of the evaluation, on human rights and digital technology.
• Ensures up-to-date information regarding substantive matters in the field of human rights and digital technology, and makes recommendations on actions to take.
• Represents the Office on matters of human rights and digital technology. Makes contact with other sectors of the UN, other international organizations and governments on coordination and engage in policy matters and plans of action on human rights and technology; brief representatives and provides, as appropriate suggestions and recommendations.
• Develops and implements training programs in the field of human rights and digital technology, democracy and the rule of law, with attention to gender perspectives.
• Serves as team leader with responsibility for carrying out, in consultation with the Chief of the relevant Sections, work coordination and administrative functions relating to the staff, planning and budget.
• Trains and supervises new/junior staff.
• Performs other related duties as required.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of and exposure to a range of human rights issues related to digital technology, including approaches and techniques to address sensitive and complex human rights 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. Demonstrated skills in training civil authorities and members of advocacy groups to recognize warning signs of civil unrest and take preventive action to avert hostilities. Ability to relate to 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
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.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area is required.
Experience in the area of human rights and digital technology is required.
Experience in drafting strategies, programmes, policies, tools or guidelines is desirable.
Experience in human rights advocacy and partnership development is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English, (both oral and written) is required; Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage .
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
This position is available for an initial period of one year and is subject to availability of funding. The appointment against this position is limited to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.
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 employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS Show more details...
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Develops and implements policies and programs on human rights and digital technology. 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, treaty-established bodies and extra-conventional mechanisms and special procedures.
• Prepares relevant human rights parts of reports for the General Assembly, HRC, etc. and notes on human rights and digital technology.
• Works with UN and non-governmental programmes in the country/region to integrate human rights, including their gender dimensions in their programs; helps design and implements the human rights program and designs the organization and focus of the evaluation, on human rights and digital technology.
• Ensures up-to-date information regarding substantive matters in the field of human rights and digital technology, and makes recommendations on actions to take.
• Represents the Office on matters of human rights and digital technology. Makes contact with other sectors of the UN, other international organizations and governments on coordination and engage in policy matters and plans of action on human rights and technology; brief representatives and provides, as appropriate suggestions and recommendations.
• Develops and implements training programs in the field of human rights and digital technology, democracy and the rule of law, with attention to gender perspectives.
• Serves as team leader with responsibility for carrying out, in consultation with the Chief of the relevant Sections, work coordination and administrative functions relating to the staff, planning and budget.
• Trains and supervises new/junior staff.
• Performs other related duties as required.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of and exposure to a range of human rights issues related to digital technology, including approaches and techniques to address sensitive and complex human rights 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. Demonstrated skills in training civil authorities and members of advocacy groups to recognize warning signs of civil unrest and take preventive action to avert hostilities. Ability to relate to 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
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.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area is required.
Experience in the area of human rights and digital technology is required.
Experience in drafting strategies, programmes, policies, tools or guidelines is desirable.
Experience in human rights advocacy and partnership development is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English, (both oral and written) is required; Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage .
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
This position is available for an initial period of one year and is subject to availability of funding. The appointment against this position is limited to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.
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 employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS Show more details...
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Posting Title:
INTERN – HUMAN RIGHTS, I (Temporary Job Opening
...
Job Code Title:
INTERN – HUMAN RIGHTS
Department/Office:
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Duty Station:
NEW YORK
Posting Period:
01 January 2023 – 29 June 2023
Job Opening Number:
22-Human Rights Affairs-OHCHR-198301-J-New York (A)
Staffing Exercise
N/A
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
The
Posting Title:
INTERN – HUMAN RIGHTS, I (Temporary Job Opening
...
Job Code Title:
INTERN – HUMAN RIGHTS
Department/Office:
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Duty Station:
NEW YORK
Posting Period:
01 January 2023 – 29 June 2023
Job Opening Number:
22-Human Rights Affairs-OHCHR-198301-J-New York (A)
Staffing Exercise
N/A
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is the
Secretariat Department responsible for strengthening international human rights mechanisms;
Enhancing equality and countering discrimination; Combating impunity and strengthening
accountability and the rule of law; Integrating human rights in development and in the
economic sphere; Widening the democratic space; and Early warning and protection of
human rights in situations of conflict, violence and insecurity.
This announcement broadcasts international internship assignments located with the OHCHR
New York Office. OHCHR-New York represents the High Commissioner for Human Rights
at the United Nations headquarters (UNHQ) and ensures the effective integration of the
norms, standards, methodologies, policies and mechanisms of the United Nations human
rights system in the work of the New York-based inter-governmental organs, interdepartmental
bodies, policy development processes, operational oversight activities and
public information initiatives. The OHCHR New York Office comprises the Equality,
Discrimination and Rule of Law Section (EDRS); the Inter-governmental Affairs, Communication and Outreach Support Section (ICOS); Prevention and Sustaining Peace Section (PSPS), the Peace Mission Support Section (PMSS) and the Front Office.
Based in New York, United States of America, under the overall leadership of the High
Commissioner, the intern reports to the respective Chief of Section or Human Rights Officer
in the area of assignment. This internship will be offered for an initial period of two (2)
months, renewable for a combined period of six (6) months, upon further approval by the
supervisor, with a commencement date ranging/starting from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023.
In the context of the COVID 19 pandemic, interns may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. The intern must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for the entirety of the internship. The work hours during the internship shall be determined based on individual discussion between the intern and the supervisor(s) taking into consideration the minimum requirements of the Organization and the time difference between the hosting office and the location of the intern.
This internship is an UNPAID and full-time engagement that provides a framework through
which students from diverse academic backgrounds gain exposure to the work of the United
Nations by way of their service within Secretariat entities. Applicants should have a
demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations with a personal commitment to
the ideals of the Charter, and have the demonstrated ability to successfully interact with
individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs – which includes willingness to
understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
THE UNITED NATIONS IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING A DIVERSE AND
INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE AND WELCOMES APPLICANTS FROM DIVERSE
BACKGROUNDS AND COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
MIGRANTS AND/OR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
APPLICANTS SHOULD INDICATE THEIR PRESENT MATRICULATION STATUS
AND PERIOD OF AVAILABILITY IN THE APPLICATION COVER LETTER.
Responsibilities
The intern shall support OHCHR in fulfilling its mission: to work for the protection of all
human rights for all people; to help empower people to realize their rights; and to assist those
responsible for upholding such rights in ensuring that they are implemented.
Daily responsibilities of interns will depend on the
individual’s background and duties may include but are not limited to the following:
-Researching, identifying and analyzing international human rights trends, development, policies, initiatives and/or legislation at the United Nations, assessing their impact and preparing documents and written summaries as agreed in each case;
-Providing remote support to the organisation of virtual workshops, member state briefings, meetings with non-governmental organisations and other meetings or events as required;
-Supporting the gathering of best practices, statistics and other data related to human rights;
-Supporting human rights officers on specific priority countries, regions and/or thematic areas and as such, take notes at relevant meetings;
– Assisting in drafting and editing various documents, reports, position papers, statements, talking points, presentations and outreach materials;
– Attend relevant virtual meetings as required.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: 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.
COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly
interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and
exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to
match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people
informed.
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.
Education
To qualify for the United Nations Secretariat internship programme applicants must, at the
time of their submission, be enrolled in the final academic year of a first-level university
degree programme (i.e. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree); be enrolled in a
graduate school programme (i.e. Master’s degree or equivalent degree, or higher) or have
completed an aforementioned academic degree, preferably in the area of law, political
science, international relations, social sciences or a related field, AND, if selected, must
commence the internship on the date indicated on the acceptance letter.
Work Experience
No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this
internship fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official
language would be an advantage (i.e. French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).
Special Notice
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or not currently in the United States on a non-immigrant visa status will be required to obtain a G-4 visa. If already in the United States of America on another non-immigrant visa status other than G-4, interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and if required, employment authorization, allowing them to undertake the internship.
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 employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS Show more details...
INTERN – HUMAN RIGHTS, I (Temporary Job Opening
...
Job Code Title:
INTERN – HUMAN RIGHTS
Department/Office:
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Duty Station:
NEW YORK
Posting Period:
01 January 2023 – 29 June 2023
Job Opening Number:
22-Human Rights Affairs-OHCHR-198301-J-New York (A)
Staffing Exercise
N/A
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is the
Secretariat Department responsible for strengthening international human rights mechanisms;
Enhancing equality and countering discrimination; Combating impunity and strengthening
accountability and the rule of law; Integrating human rights in development and in the
economic sphere; Widening the democratic space; and Early warning and protection of
human rights in situations of conflict, violence and insecurity.
This announcement broadcasts international internship assignments located with the OHCHR
New York Office. OHCHR-New York represents the High Commissioner for Human Rights
at the United Nations headquarters (UNHQ) and ensures the effective integration of the
norms, standards, methodologies, policies and mechanisms of the United Nations human
rights system in the work of the New York-based inter-governmental organs, interdepartmental
bodies, policy development processes, operational oversight activities and
public information initiatives. The OHCHR New York Office comprises the Equality,
Discrimination and Rule of Law Section (EDRS); the Inter-governmental Affairs, Communication and Outreach Support Section (ICOS); Prevention and Sustaining Peace Section (PSPS), the Peace Mission Support Section (PMSS) and the Front Office.
Based in New York, United States of America, under the overall leadership of the High
Commissioner, the intern reports to the respective Chief of Section or Human Rights Officer
in the area of assignment. This internship will be offered for an initial period of two (2)
months, renewable for a combined period of six (6) months, upon further approval by the
supervisor, with a commencement date ranging/starting from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023.
In the context of the COVID 19 pandemic, interns may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. The intern must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for the entirety of the internship. The work hours during the internship shall be determined based on individual discussion between the intern and the supervisor(s) taking into consideration the minimum requirements of the Organization and the time difference between the hosting office and the location of the intern.
This internship is an UNPAID and full-time engagement that provides a framework through
which students from diverse academic backgrounds gain exposure to the work of the United
Nations by way of their service within Secretariat entities. Applicants should have a
demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations with a personal commitment to
the ideals of the Charter, and have the demonstrated ability to successfully interact with
individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs – which includes willingness to
understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
THE UNITED NATIONS IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING A DIVERSE AND
INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE AND WELCOMES APPLICANTS FROM DIVERSE
BACKGROUNDS AND COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
MIGRANTS AND/OR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
APPLICANTS SHOULD INDICATE THEIR PRESENT MATRICULATION STATUS
AND PERIOD OF AVAILABILITY IN THE APPLICATION COVER LETTER.
Responsibilities
The intern shall support OHCHR in fulfilling its mission: to work for the protection of all
human rights for all people; to help empower people to realize their rights; and to assist those
responsible for upholding such rights in ensuring that they are implemented.
Daily responsibilities of interns will depend on the
individual’s background and duties may include but are not limited to the following:
-Researching, identifying and analyzing international human rights trends, development, policies, initiatives and/or legislation at the United Nations, assessing their impact and preparing documents and written summaries as agreed in each case;
-Providing remote support to the organisation of virtual workshops, member state briefings, meetings with non-governmental organisations and other meetings or events as required;
-Supporting the gathering of best practices, statistics and other data related to human rights;
-Supporting human rights officers on specific priority countries, regions and/or thematic areas and as such, take notes at relevant meetings;
– Assisting in drafting and editing various documents, reports, position papers, statements, talking points, presentations and outreach materials;
– Attend relevant virtual meetings as required.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: 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.
COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly
interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and
exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to
match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people
informed.
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.
Education
To qualify for the United Nations Secretariat internship programme applicants must, at the
time of their submission, be enrolled in the final academic year of a first-level university
degree programme (i.e. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree); be enrolled in a
graduate school programme (i.e. Master’s degree or equivalent degree, or higher) or have
completed an aforementioned academic degree, preferably in the area of law, political
science, international relations, social sciences or a related field, AND, if selected, must
commence the internship on the date indicated on the acceptance letter.
Work Experience
No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this
internship fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official
language would be an advantage (i.e. French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).
Special Notice
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or not currently in the United States on a non-immigrant visa status will be required to obtain a G-4 visa. If already in the United States of America on another non-immigrant visa status other than G-4, interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and if required, employment authorization, allowing them to undertake the internship.
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 employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS Show more details...
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The Office of the United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is the Secretariat department responsible for strengthening international human rights mechanisms; enhancing equality and countering discrimination; combating impunity and strengthening accountability and the rule of law; integrating human rights in development and in the economic sphere; widening the democratic space; and early warning and protection of human rights
The Office of the United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is the Secretariat department responsible for strengthening international human rights mechanisms; enhancing equality and countering discrimination; combating impunity and strengthening accountability and the rule of law; integrating human rights in development and in the economic sphere; widening the democratic space; and early warning and protection of human rights in situations of conflict, violence and insecurity.
This announcement broadcasts international internship assignments with the OHCHR Regional Office for Europe (ROE). Established in 2009, the Regional Office for Europe works to advance the protection and promotion of human rights in the European Union (EU), within and among its member States. The Regional Office strives to address human rights issues in Europe by promoting the integration of United Nations human rights standards and principles into European Union-wide internal policies... implementation measures as well as national legislation. Moreover, the the Office seeks to promote the integration of human rights standards and the human rights-based approach into European Union external action and policies. For more information on the OHCHR Regional Office for Europe and its work, go to: https://europe.ohchr.org/
Based in Brussels, Belgium, under the overall direction of the Regional Representative/Head of Regional Office, the intern reports to the Regional Representative or the respective Human Rights Officer in the assigned work unit. The internship assignment shall be for an initial period of three (3) months, renewable for a combined period of six (6) months, upon further approval by the supervisor, and a scheduled commencement date ranging from September 2022 to September 2023.
This internship is an UNPAID and full-time engagement that provides a framework through which students from diverse academic backgrounds gain exposure to the work of the United Nations by way of their service within Secretariat entities. Applicants should have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations with a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter, and have the demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs - which includes willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
THE UNITED NATIONS IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE AND WELCOMES APPLICANTS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MIGRANTS AND/OR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
APPLICANTS SHOULD INDICATE THEIR PRESENT MATRICULATION STATUS AND PERIOD OF AVAILABILITY IN THE APPLICATION COVER LETTER.
Responsibilities
The intern shall support OHCHR in fulfilling its mission: to work for the protection of all human rights for all people; to help empower people to realize their rights; and to assist those responsible for upholding such rights in ensuring that they are implemented.
Daily responsibilities of Human Rights Regional Office for Europe interns will depend on the individual's background and duties may include but are not limited to monitoring developments in the Europe region and within the European Union's institutions, both in areas relevant to European Union member-states and with regards to European Union external action (i.e. human rights issues, political developments, legislative initiatives with relevance to human rights). In particular, the intern may: Follow-up on OHCHR regional initiatives in line with provisions of the treaty body mechanisms, the special procedures and the Universal Periodic Review (UPR); Draft thematic and background materials and assist with the preparation of thematic studies and analyses, on non-discrimination, the rule of law, civic space, climate and environmental matters, migration policies, economic and social rights; Assist in the organization of workshops and seminars; Assist in overseeing maintenance and further development of the Regional Office's information and resource tools (e.g. tables relating to the treaties bodies, special procedures and Universal Periodic Review recommendations); Contribute to the preparation of internal and external reports on the work of the Office; Attend meetings/conferences as requested, and note-taking when relevant; and Perform other related duties as requested by supervisor, as appropriate.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: 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.
COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Education
To qualify for the United Nations Secretariat internship programme applicants must, at the time of their submission, be enrolled in a graduate school programme (i.e. Master's degree or equivalent degree, or higher) or in the final academic year of a first-level university degree programme (i.e. Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree), preferably in the area of law, political science, international relations, social sciences or a related field, OR have graduated with a university degree as defined above AND, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period from the date of graduation
Work Experience
No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in English is required, knowledge of French is an asset. Knowledge of Spanish would be an advantage.
Assessment
Incomplete applications/personal history profiles (PHPs) will not be reviewed. OHCHR Regional Office for Europe hiring managers will directly contact short-listed applicants for an interview. For this reason, in the application cover letter it is important that you:
- Specify your general interest in OHCHR, including in the region, European context and/or the work of the Regional Office;
- Indicate recently obtained academic degree or the scheduled graduation for university study currently underway;
- Specify your period of availability and earliest commencement date; and
- Indicate information technology (IT) skills and programs in which you are proficient.
IN ADDITION TO SPECIFYING THREE REFERENCES IN THE SUBMISSION, APPLICANTS ARE ADVISED TO SUMMARIZE THEIR PRIMARY THEMATIC AND/OR GEOGRAPHICAL PILLARS AREA(S) OF INTEREST IN THE APPLICATION COVER LETTER.
Special Notice
FAMILY RELATIONS | A person who is the child or sibling of a staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations Secretariat. An applicant who bears to a staff member any other family relationship may be engaged as an intern, provided that he or she shall not be assigned to the same work unit of the staff member nor placed under the direct or indirect supervision of the staff member. For purposes of this advertisement, "child" means (i) the child of a staff member; (ii) the child of the spouse of a staff member (e.g. stepchild); and (iii) the spouse of a child of a staff member or a staff member's spouse (e.g. son- or daughter-in-law). "Sibling" includes the child of both or either parent of a staff member and the child.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS | Feel free to download the United Nations Internship programme terms and conditions in either of the Secretariat’s official working languages (English and French) at: http://undocs.org/ST/AI/2020/1
APPLICATION PROCESS | Qualified individuals who have already established an Inspira account | https://inspira.un.org/ may apply directly to this and other opportunities with the United Nations Secretariat at: https://careers.un.org
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
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 employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS Show more details...
This announcement broadcasts international internship assignments with the OHCHR Regional Office for Europe (ROE). Established in 2009, the Regional Office for Europe works to advance the protection and promotion of human rights in the European Union (EU), within and among its member States. The Regional Office strives to address human rights issues in Europe by promoting the integration of United Nations human rights standards and principles into European Union-wide internal policies... implementation measures as well as national legislation. Moreover, the the Office seeks to promote the integration of human rights standards and the human rights-based approach into European Union external action and policies. For more information on the OHCHR Regional Office for Europe and its work, go to: https://europe.ohchr.org/
Based in Brussels, Belgium, under the overall direction of the Regional Representative/Head of Regional Office, the intern reports to the Regional Representative or the respective Human Rights Officer in the assigned work unit. The internship assignment shall be for an initial period of three (3) months, renewable for a combined period of six (6) months, upon further approval by the supervisor, and a scheduled commencement date ranging from September 2022 to September 2023.
This internship is an UNPAID and full-time engagement that provides a framework through which students from diverse academic backgrounds gain exposure to the work of the United Nations by way of their service within Secretariat entities. Applicants should have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations with a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter, and have the demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs - which includes willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
THE UNITED NATIONS IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE AND WELCOMES APPLICANTS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MIGRANTS AND/OR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
APPLICANTS SHOULD INDICATE THEIR PRESENT MATRICULATION STATUS AND PERIOD OF AVAILABILITY IN THE APPLICATION COVER LETTER.
Responsibilities
The intern shall support OHCHR in fulfilling its mission: to work for the protection of all human rights for all people; to help empower people to realize their rights; and to assist those responsible for upholding such rights in ensuring that they are implemented.
Daily responsibilities of Human Rights Regional Office for Europe interns will depend on the individual's background and duties may include but are not limited to monitoring developments in the Europe region and within the European Union's institutions, both in areas relevant to European Union member-states and with regards to European Union external action (i.e. human rights issues, political developments, legislative initiatives with relevance to human rights). In particular, the intern may: Follow-up on OHCHR regional initiatives in line with provisions of the treaty body mechanisms, the special procedures and the Universal Periodic Review (UPR); Draft thematic and background materials and assist with the preparation of thematic studies and analyses, on non-discrimination, the rule of law, civic space, climate and environmental matters, migration policies, economic and social rights; Assist in the organization of workshops and seminars; Assist in overseeing maintenance and further development of the Regional Office's information and resource tools (e.g. tables relating to the treaties bodies, special procedures and Universal Periodic Review recommendations); Contribute to the preparation of internal and external reports on the work of the Office; Attend meetings/conferences as requested, and note-taking when relevant; and Perform other related duties as requested by supervisor, as appropriate.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: 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.
COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Education
To qualify for the United Nations Secretariat internship programme applicants must, at the time of their submission, be enrolled in a graduate school programme (i.e. Master's degree or equivalent degree, or higher) or in the final academic year of a first-level university degree programme (i.e. Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree), preferably in the area of law, political science, international relations, social sciences or a related field, OR have graduated with a university degree as defined above AND, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period from the date of graduation
Work Experience
No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in English is required, knowledge of French is an asset. Knowledge of Spanish would be an advantage.
Assessment
Incomplete applications/personal history profiles (PHPs) will not be reviewed. OHCHR Regional Office for Europe hiring managers will directly contact short-listed applicants for an interview. For this reason, in the application cover letter it is important that you:
- Specify your general interest in OHCHR, including in the region, European context and/or the work of the Regional Office;
- Indicate recently obtained academic degree or the scheduled graduation for university study currently underway;
- Specify your period of availability and earliest commencement date; and
- Indicate information technology (IT) skills and programs in which you are proficient.
IN ADDITION TO SPECIFYING THREE REFERENCES IN THE SUBMISSION, APPLICANTS ARE ADVISED TO SUMMARIZE THEIR PRIMARY THEMATIC AND/OR GEOGRAPHICAL PILLARS AREA(S) OF INTEREST IN THE APPLICATION COVER LETTER.
Special Notice
FAMILY RELATIONS | A person who is the child or sibling of a staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations Secretariat. An applicant who bears to a staff member any other family relationship may be engaged as an intern, provided that he or she shall not be assigned to the same work unit of the staff member nor placed under the direct or indirect supervision of the staff member. For purposes of this advertisement, "child" means (i) the child of a staff member; (ii) the child of the spouse of a staff member (e.g. stepchild); and (iii) the spouse of a child of a staff member or a staff member's spouse (e.g. son- or daughter-in-law). "Sibling" includes the child of both or either parent of a staff member and the child.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS | Feel free to download the United Nations Internship programme terms and conditions in either of the Secretariat’s official working languages (English and French) at: http://undocs.org/ST/AI/2020/1
APPLICATION PROCESS | Qualified individuals who have already established an Inspira account | https://inspira.un.org/ may apply directly to this and other opportunities with the United Nations Secretariat at: https://careers.un.org
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
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 employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS Show more details...
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JOB DESCRIPTION...
Posting Title:
PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSISTANT (Russian), G6
Job Code Title:
PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSISTANT
Department/Office:
Department of Global Communications
Duty Station:
NEW YORK
Posting Period:
11 January 2023 – 09 February 2023
Job Opening Number:
23-Public Information-DGC-199011-R-New York (O)
Staffing Exercise
N/A
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting
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JOB DESCRIPTION...
Posting Title:
PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSISTANT (Russian), G6
Job Code Title:
PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSISTANT
Department/Office:
Department of Global Communications
Duty Station:
NEW YORK
Posting Period:
11 January 2023 – 09 February 2023
Job Opening Number:
23-Public Information-DGC-199011-R-New York (O)
Staffing Exercise
N/A
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Russian Language Unit (RLU) of the Web Services Section (WSS) in the Digital and Promotion Branch (DPB), News and Media Division (NMD) of the Department of Global Communications (DGC). The Web Services Section oversees the design, layout, production and presentation of the top layers of the UN website in all six official languages, including the homepage, the five thematic portals (Peace and Security, Development, Human Rights, Humanitarian Affairs, and International Law), as well as comprehensive background information about the UN such as global issues, and events, including all UN international observances.
The Section ensures parity of website content in the six official UN languages for the following UN Organs: General Assembly, Security Council, and ECOSOC, as well as the Executive Office of the Secretary-General and the Office of the President of the General Assembly. The Section also provides guidance and assistance to Secretariat offices in creating and enhancing their websites in all UN official languages. WSS promotes best practices for UN websites and other Internet-related activities, including multilingualism, usability, and accessibility for the disabled. The incumbent will report to the Chief of Unit.
Responsibilities
Under the overall direct supervision of the Chief of the Russian Language Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
• Provides specialized assistance in the development of the UN Home Page (www.un.org) in collaboration with other Website Section staff in a language and deadline-oriented environment.
• Conceptualize and create dynamic web pages using Drupal 9 CMS – draft, design, edit and update web pages as needed and provide specialized editorial, design and programming assistance in the oversight and maintenance of the materials posted in Russian; and undertake search functions to compile relevant information pertinent to the site, as required.
• Researches original and/or new UN documents or information material that may be appropriate for the Russian language site.
• Identify pertinent documentation from the Official Document System in Russian; overseeing the linking of documents; determining appropriate categorization and adding appropriate languages title information.
• Edits externally translated material as needed to conform to format and structure consistent with the style developed for the UN website, and preparing and incorporating graphics as required, using appropriate web authoring tools, and creating necessary JavaScript and/or Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), in keeping with the Technical Guidelines.
• Prepares and updates index of documents, as well as posting documents by accessing the UN web and/or development servers and ensuring the documents are posted in appropriate directories.
• Resolves day-to-day questions in relation to the production process for web pages.
• Develops tailored templates for content management system and creating workflow structures to ensure data integrity and site efficacy.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with DGC and Secretariat staff who produce original content for the UN site and work with them, as well as assist the Website Editors/Language Coordinators in providing training, and briefing, demonstrations on the web.
• Assists in the production and editing of website projects: researches diverse print and electronic information sources for topics and materials for projects.
• Identifies and prepares new material for inclusion in appropriate web pages by: researching various information sources for relevant material and cross-checking information with author offices as required; identifying, retrieving and downloading pertinent documentation and other information in Russian for Web format or inserting into database
after determining appropriate categorization; editing documents to conform to UN format, structure and style and preparing new pages, incorporating graphics as needed, using appropriate authoring tools and necessary programming languages; preparing and updating index of documents; posting documents on the UN web and/or development servers and ensuring the appropriate directory location; checking and testing for multiple browser support, etc.
• Manages updates and further develops internal databases; update websites; generates a variety of standard and non-standard statistical and other reports from various databases.
• Analyze weekly statistics on web page usage to assess usefulness and relevance of material posted.
• Provides guidance/training to junior staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of development and maintenance of multiple large websites in Russian; knowledge of web technologies, including CMS, such as WordPress or Drupal, HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Ability to work accurately and under pressure in a small team. 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Technological awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in public communications, production and dissemination of information communication products and services on a website platform or related area is required.
Experience using web authoring tools and content management systems (CMS), such as Drupal, Dreamweaver and Photoshop or other graphic design software, is required
Experience in HTML and CSS (cascading style sheets) coding is required.
Experience working on multilingual websites is desirable.
Experience editing content and providing minor translation as needed is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and Russian is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
• Appointment against this position is for an initial period of one year starting on 1 August 2023.
• Passing the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Services and related categories in the United Nations Secretariat. Applicants who have not passed the GGST at the time of application may be invited for the test after submitting an application. Having passed the Administrative Support Assessment Test [in English] at the United Nations headquarters, Economic Commission for Africa, Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, United Nations Office at Geneva, United Nations Office at Vienna, International criminal tribunal for Rwanda or International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia may be accepted in lieu of the GGST.
• This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.
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 employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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JOB DESCRIPTION...
Posting Title:
PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSISTANT (Russian), G6
Job Code Title:
PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSISTANT
Department/Office:
Department of Global Communications
Duty Station:
NEW YORK
Posting Period:
11 January 2023 – 09 February 2023
Job Opening Number:
23-Public Information-DGC-199011-R-New York (O)
Staffing Exercise
N/A
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Russian Language Unit (RLU) of the Web Services Section (WSS) in the Digital and Promotion Branch (DPB), News and Media Division (NMD) of the Department of Global Communications (DGC). The Web Services Section oversees the design, layout, production and presentation of the top layers of the UN website in all six official languages, including the homepage, the five thematic portals (Peace and Security, Development, Human Rights, Humanitarian Affairs, and International Law), as well as comprehensive background information about the UN such as global issues, and events, including all UN international observances.
The Section ensures parity of website content in the six official UN languages for the following UN Organs: General Assembly, Security Council, and ECOSOC, as well as the Executive Office of the Secretary-General and the Office of the President of the General Assembly. The Section also provides guidance and assistance to Secretariat offices in creating and enhancing their websites in all UN official languages. WSS promotes best practices for UN websites and other Internet-related activities, including multilingualism, usability, and accessibility for the disabled. The incumbent will report to the Chief of Unit.
Responsibilities
Under the overall direct supervision of the Chief of the Russian Language Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
• Provides specialized assistance in the development of the UN Home Page (www.un.org) in collaboration with other Website Section staff in a language and deadline-oriented environment.
• Conceptualize and create dynamic web pages using Drupal 9 CMS – draft, design, edit and update web pages as needed and provide specialized editorial, design and programming assistance in the oversight and maintenance of the materials posted in Russian; and undertake search functions to compile relevant information pertinent to the site, as required.
• Researches original and/or new UN documents or information material that may be appropriate for the Russian language site.
• Identify pertinent documentation from the Official Document System in Russian; overseeing the linking of documents; determining appropriate categorization and adding appropriate languages title information.
• Edits externally translated material as needed to conform to format and structure consistent with the style developed for the UN website, and preparing and incorporating graphics as required, using appropriate web authoring tools, and creating necessary JavaScript and/or Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), in keeping with the Technical Guidelines.
• Prepares and updates index of documents, as well as posting documents by accessing the UN web and/or development servers and ensuring the documents are posted in appropriate directories.
• Resolves day-to-day questions in relation to the production process for web pages.
• Develops tailored templates for content management system and creating workflow structures to ensure data integrity and site efficacy.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with DGC and Secretariat staff who produce original content for the UN site and work with them, as well as assist the Website Editors/Language Coordinators in providing training, and briefing, demonstrations on the web.
• Assists in the production and editing of website projects: researches diverse print and electronic information sources for topics and materials for projects.
• Identifies and prepares new material for inclusion in appropriate web pages by: researching various information sources for relevant material and cross-checking information with author offices as required; identifying, retrieving and downloading pertinent documentation and other information in Russian for Web format or inserting into database
after determining appropriate categorization; editing documents to conform to UN format, structure and style and preparing new pages, incorporating graphics as needed, using appropriate authoring tools and necessary programming languages; preparing and updating index of documents; posting documents on the UN web and/or development servers and ensuring the appropriate directory location; checking and testing for multiple browser support, etc.
• Manages updates and further develops internal databases; update websites; generates a variety of standard and non-standard statistical and other reports from various databases.
• Analyze weekly statistics on web page usage to assess usefulness and relevance of material posted.
• Provides guidance/training to junior staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of development and maintenance of multiple large websites in Russian; knowledge of web technologies, including CMS, such as WordPress or Drupal, HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Ability to work accurately and under pressure in a small team. 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Technological awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in public communications, production and dissemination of information communication products and services on a website platform or related area is required.
Experience using web authoring tools and content management systems (CMS), such as Drupal, Dreamweaver and Photoshop or other graphic design software, is required
Experience in HTML and CSS (cascading style sheets) coding is required.
Experience working on multilingual websites is desirable.
Experience editing content and providing minor translation as needed is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and Russian is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
• Appointment against this position is for an initial period of one year starting on 1 August 2023.
• Passing the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Services and related categories in the United Nations Secretariat. Applicants who have not passed the GGST at the time of application may be invited for the test after submitting an application. Having passed the Administrative Support Assessment Test [in English] at the United Nations headquarters, Economic Commission for Africa, Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, United Nations Office at Geneva, United Nations Office at Vienna, International criminal tribunal for Rwanda or International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia may be accepted in lieu of the GGST.
• This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.
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 employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), New York. The Human Rights Officer reports to the Senior Human Rights Officer in the Office of the Director of the Thematic Engagement, Special Procedures and Right to Development Division, in Geneva, with a secondary reporting line to the Chief of the Equality, Development, and Rule of... Law Section in New York.
Responsibilities
Within
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), New York. The Human Rights Officer reports to the Senior Human Rights Officer in the Office of the Director of the Thematic Engagement, Special Procedures and Right to Development Division, in Geneva, with a secondary reporting line to the Chief of the Equality, Development, and Rule of... Law Section in New York.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Develops and implements policies and programs on human rights and digital technology. 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, treaty-established bodies and extra-conventional mechanisms and special procedures.
• Prepares relevant human rights parts of reports for the General Assembly, HRC, etc. and notes on human rights and digital technology.
• Works with UN and non-governmental programmes in the country/region to integrate human rights, including their gender dimensions in their programs; helps design and implements the human rights program and designs the organization and focus of the evaluation, on human rights and digital technology.
• Ensures up-to-date information regarding substantive matters in the field of human rights and digital technology, and makes recommendations on actions to take.
• Represents the Office on matters of human rights and digital technology. Makes contact with other sectors of the UN, other international organizations and governments on coordination and engage in policy matters and plans of action on human rights and technology; brief representatives and provides, as appropriate suggestions and recommendations.
• Develops and implements training programs in the field of human rights and digital technology, democracy and the rule of law, with attention to gender perspectives.
• Serves as team leader with responsibility for carrying out, in consultation with the Chief of the relevant Sections, work coordination and administrative functions relating to the staff, planning and budget.
• Trains and supervises new/junior staff.
• Performs other related duties as required.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of and exposure to a range of human rights issues related to digital technology, including approaches and techniques to address sensitive and complex human rights 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. Demonstrated skills in training civil authorities and members of advocacy groups to recognize warning signs of civil unrest and take preventive action to avert hostilities. Ability to relate to 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
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.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area is required.
Experience in the area of human rights and digital technology is required.
Experience in drafting strategies, programmes, policies, tools or guidelines is desirable.
Experience in human rights advocacy and partnership development is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English, (both oral and written) is required; Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage .
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
This position is available for an initial period of one year and is subject to availability of funding. The appointment against this position is limited to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.
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 employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS Show more details...
This position is in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), New York. The Human Rights Officer reports to the Senior Human Rights Officer in the Office of the Director of the Thematic Engagement, Special Procedures and Right to Development Division, in Geneva, with a secondary reporting line to the Chief of the Equality, Development, and Rule of... Law Section in New York.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Develops and implements policies and programs on human rights and digital technology. 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, treaty-established bodies and extra-conventional mechanisms and special procedures.
• Prepares relevant human rights parts of reports for the General Assembly, HRC, etc. and notes on human rights and digital technology.
• Works with UN and non-governmental programmes in the country/region to integrate human rights, including their gender dimensions in their programs; helps design and implements the human rights program and designs the organization and focus of the evaluation, on human rights and digital technology.
• Ensures up-to-date information regarding substantive matters in the field of human rights and digital technology, and makes recommendations on actions to take.
• Represents the Office on matters of human rights and digital technology. Makes contact with other sectors of the UN, other international organizations and governments on coordination and engage in policy matters and plans of action on human rights and technology; brief representatives and provides, as appropriate suggestions and recommendations.
• Develops and implements training programs in the field of human rights and digital technology, democracy and the rule of law, with attention to gender perspectives.
• Serves as team leader with responsibility for carrying out, in consultation with the Chief of the relevant Sections, work coordination and administrative functions relating to the staff, planning and budget.
• Trains and supervises new/junior staff.
• Performs other related duties as required.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of and exposure to a range of human rights issues related to digital technology, including approaches and techniques to address sensitive and complex human rights 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. Demonstrated skills in training civil authorities and members of advocacy groups to recognize warning signs of civil unrest and take preventive action to avert hostilities. Ability to relate to 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
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.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area is required.
Experience in the area of human rights and digital technology is required.
Experience in drafting strategies, programmes, policies, tools or guidelines is desirable.
Experience in human rights advocacy and partnership development is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English, (both oral and written) is required; Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage .
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
This position is available for an initial period of one year and is subject to availability of funding. The appointment against this position is limited to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.
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 employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS Show more details...
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Position description...
This position is located in the Peace Missions Support Section (PMSS), Field Operations and Technical Cooperation Division (FOTCD), of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, (OHCHR), based in New York. The incumbent works under the overall guidance of the Chief of PMSS and direct supervision of the Team Leader for Regional Partnerships on Peace and Security (RPPS).
Responsibilities
Within delegated
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Position description...
This position is located in the Peace Missions Support Section (PMSS), Field Operations and Technical Cooperation Division (FOTCD), of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, (OHCHR), based in New York. The incumbent works under the overall guidance of the Chief of PMSS and direct supervision of the Team Leader for Regional Partnerships on Peace and Security (RPPS).
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Military Adviser will be responsible for the following duties:
• Collects and analyses information to assist RPPS and advise the Chief of PMSS on security sector and military-related matters;
• Produces mapping and analysis of state military structures, including para-military units, and the structure of armed groups; order of battles; de facto and de jure command responsibility, troop movements; relationship between security institutions and militias, and other State institutions; this includes assessments of operating environments;
• Advises OHCHR/PMSS on military aspects of mechanisms and measures established by UN and non-UN peace operations to ensure compliance with international human rights and humanitarian law and prevent and address human rights/IHL violations by peacekeepers; maintains up-to-date knowledge of the existing mechanisms for compliance, such as the Civilian Casualty Tracking Analysis and Response Cell (CCTARC), Civilian Casualties Identification, Tracking and Analysis Cell (CITAC) and other mechanisms and provides technical advice on comprehensive ways to strengthen these mechanisms;
• Advises OHCHR/PMSS on the identification of effective, feasible and adequate mitigatory measures to be established for specific military operations, in the context of the UN Human Rights Due Diligence Policy (HRDDP);
• Provides timely and sound military advice to the Chief of PMSS or other OHCHR officials, as needed, on operational and human rights issues associated with planning for potential and current UN peace operations as well as those of regional organizations and other UN partners;
• Develops operational concepts to integrate OHCHR strategies into military, police and security planning processes (Strategic and Operational Estimates, Concepts of Operations, Operational Plans and Contingency Plans) and represents OHCHR-PMSS in various ad-hoc inter-departmental committees, working groups and task forces. Supports OHCHR-PMSS to integrate human rights / IHL in technical military documents or policies and regulations;
– Establishes appropriate liaison with the military officers of Troop- and Police-Contributing Countries (T/PCCs) and other Permanent Missions to the UN, as well as the relevant offices within the UN, including the Office of Military Affairs and the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions/Department of Peace Operations;
• Works proactively to identify and build networks with security structures; provides advice to security forces on gathering information on alleged perpetrators of human rights and international humanitarian law violations;
• Participates in the development of RPPS and PMSS strategies and plans; participates in relevant missions to the field;
• Ensures that a gender perspective is integrated at all areas of responsibility;
• Performs other duties as required.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of military structures, both State and non-state, security sector reform and international humanitarian law. Ability to apply military expertise to human rights and international humanitarian law. Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct comprehensive military research on complex issues. Good understanding of contemporary international relations and of the UN system, organization and interrelationships. 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 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.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in military law, security management, security studies, military studies or related disciplines. Additional studies in human rights and humanitarian law is desirable. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A graduate degree from a National Command and Staff College or National War/Defense College in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may also be considered in lieu of the first/advance level university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the military, police or related area, with a national or international security force, is required.
Experience in applying human rights law and international humanitarian law, in the context of security operations, is required.
Military Operational experience is desirable.
Command experience is desirable.
Experience in security sector reform and/or analysis is desirable.
Experience with the United Nations common system or similar international or regional organization is desirable.
Experience working in a peacekeeping operation in a conflict zone context, is desirable
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency, in English, (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or availability of funds.
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.
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Position description...
This position is located in the Peace Missions Support Section (PMSS), Field Operations and Technical Cooperation Division (FOTCD), of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, (OHCHR), based in New York. The incumbent works under the overall guidance of the Chief of PMSS and direct supervision of the Team Leader for Regional Partnerships on Peace and Security (RPPS).
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Military Adviser will be responsible for the following duties:
• Collects and analyses information to assist RPPS and advise the Chief of PMSS on security sector and military-related matters;
• Produces mapping and analysis of state military structures, including para-military units, and the structure of armed groups; order of battles; de facto and de jure command responsibility, troop movements; relationship between security institutions and militias, and other State institutions; this includes assessments of operating environments;
• Advises OHCHR/PMSS on military aspects of mechanisms and measures established by UN and non-UN peace operations to ensure compliance with international human rights and humanitarian law and prevent and address human rights/IHL violations by peacekeepers; maintains up-to-date knowledge of the existing mechanisms for compliance, such as the Civilian Casualty Tracking Analysis and Response Cell (CCTARC), Civilian Casualties Identification, Tracking and Analysis Cell (CITAC) and other mechanisms and provides technical advice on comprehensive ways to strengthen these mechanisms;
• Advises OHCHR/PMSS on the identification of effective, feasible and adequate mitigatory measures to be established for specific military operations, in the context of the UN Human Rights Due Diligence Policy (HRDDP);
• Provides timely and sound military advice to the Chief of PMSS or other OHCHR officials, as needed, on operational and human rights issues associated with planning for potential and current UN peace operations as well as those of regional organizations and other UN partners;
• Develops operational concepts to integrate OHCHR strategies into military, police and security planning processes (Strategic and Operational Estimates, Concepts of Operations, Operational Plans and Contingency Plans) and represents OHCHR-PMSS in various ad-hoc inter-departmental committees, working groups and task forces. Supports OHCHR-PMSS to integrate human rights / IHL in technical military documents or policies and regulations;
– Establishes appropriate liaison with the military officers of Troop- and Police-Contributing Countries (T/PCCs) and other Permanent Missions to the UN, as well as the relevant offices within the UN, including the Office of Military Affairs and the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions/Department of Peace Operations;
• Works proactively to identify and build networks with security structures; provides advice to security forces on gathering information on alleged perpetrators of human rights and international humanitarian law violations;
• Participates in the development of RPPS and PMSS strategies and plans; participates in relevant missions to the field;
• Ensures that a gender perspective is integrated at all areas of responsibility;
• Performs other duties as required.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of military structures, both State and non-state, security sector reform and international humanitarian law. Ability to apply military expertise to human rights and international humanitarian law. Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct comprehensive military research on complex issues. Good understanding of contemporary international relations and of the UN system, organization and interrelationships. 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 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.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in military law, security management, security studies, military studies or related disciplines. Additional studies in human rights and humanitarian law is desirable. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A graduate degree from a National Command and Staff College or National War/Defense College in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may also be considered in lieu of the first/advance level university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the military, police or related area, with a national or international security force, is required.
Experience in applying human rights law and international humanitarian law, in the context of security operations, is required.
Military Operational experience is desirable.
Command experience is desirable.
Experience in security sector reform and/or analysis is desirable.
Experience with the United Nations common system or similar international or regional organization is desirable.
Experience working in a peacekeeping operation in a conflict zone context, is desirable
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency, in English, (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or availability of funds.
Application instructions
.
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To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your cover/motivation letter where (ngotenders.net) you saw this job posting Show more details...
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