HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER (HRDDP)

The temporary position is located within the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH). Pursuant to Security Council resolution 2793 (2025), UNSOH has been mandated to provide support; primarily to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), the Haitian National Police (HNP), and the Haitian Armed Forces in the context of any joint operations with the GSF. Additionally, UNSOH is tasked with delivering technical assistance to the Organization of American States (OAS). The Human Rights Officer will be based in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The Human Rights Officer reports to the Team Leader of the Human Rights Due Diligence Unit of UNSOH.

Within the limits of delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Researches, collects, verifies, analyses and monitors information relevant to the observance of international human rights and humanitarian law in the mission area. • Advocates with relevant authorities and other influential actors to stop or prevent human rights IHL violations; Seeks remedial action by the authorities to prevent similar violations from occurring in the future. • Monitors the legal systems and their compliance with international human rights instruments and, where appropriate, advises relevant authorities, including on the implementation of recommendations by UN human rights bodies. • Drafts, reviews as appropriate, and ensures timely delivery of a variety of reports, briefings and other types of communications in compliance with established standards • Formulates recommendations and suggests strategies to better promote and protect human rights in the mission area especially ensuring compliance with HRDDP. • Represents the UN human rights programme at working-level meetings. • Supports and coordinates human rights capacity building efforts for civil society and state authorities, including military and police, to promote the protection of human rights, including through providing technical assistance and monitoring impact of these capacity building efforts. • Ensures, and where relevant supervises, the timely entry of accurate and verified human rights cases into an established database in compliance with established standards. •Supports coordination in the implementation of the Human Rights Due-Diligence Policy on UN support to non-UN forces, including by contributing risk assessments and conducting relevant human rights monitoring to gather relevant information and advice on follow-up initiatives to implement the HRDDP Policy. •Support integration of human rights in the mission's HRDDP framework through field monitoring and, where required, coordinating such efforts, including inter-alia, mapping and reporting protection risks, early warning, and provide advice to non-United Nations security forces as recipients of United Nations support during the conduct of their operations. • Contributes to the integration of gender perspectives/considerations and specific women/girls' rights issues in all activities • Performs other related duties as required

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of human rights issues and ability to identify related problems in their political, ethnic, racial, gender equality and socio-economic dimensions. Ability to identify quality human rights materials. Knowledge of institutional mandates of human rights organizations, prevailing policies and procedures. Research and analytical skills, including ability to identify and participate in the identification of priority human rights issues and subjects. Ability to identify sources for data collection, research and analyze information and draft human rights reports. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Advanced university degree, preferably in law, social/political science, international relations or other disciplines related to human rights. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Not available.

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the human rights or closely related field, of which at least half in the area of human rights is required. A minimum of two years’ experience working in a United Nations common system field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping, political missions and UN agencies, funds, and programmes) – or similar international organization or non-governmental organization – in a conflict setting is required. A minimum experience of two years of in implementing the Human Rights Due Diligence Policy in peacekeeping operations is required. A minimum experience of two ears in human rights protection work, including through engaging with military and police for the protection of civilians is required.

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

This temporary job opening is being advertised for advance planning purposes pending formal approval of the relevant funding and staffing structures. An appointment may be terminated, or post level adjusted in accordance with the Staff Rules for such reasons as abolition of post or reduction of staff or committee funding approvals, for example in the event that the funding for the post is not approved or the mandate of the mission is not extended. The selected candidate will be expected to temporarily deploy until 30 June 2026. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. 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. Please note that pursuant to the Staff selection system policy (ST/AI/2025/2): (1) Applicants for positions in the Field Service category cannot be of the nationality of the country where the position is located, and (2) Applicants for positions in the Professional and higher categories in a mission, field operation, or resident coordinator’s office cannot be of the nationality of the country where the position is located. For currently serving staff of a United Nations Common System organization, only the UN-recognized nationality will be considered for the purposes of these restrictions.

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