Recrutement aux Nations Unies d’un Juriste

Recrutement aux Nations Unies d’un Juriste

Cadre organisationnel

This position is located in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Guatemala. The incumbent reports to the OHCHR Guatemala Representative.

Responsabilités

Within delegated authority, the Legal Adviser/Deputy Head of Office will be responsible for the following duties:

– Ensures coordination and fulfilment of Office objectives, activities and outputs following international human rights law and standards.

– Assists the Head of OHCHR Guatemala to oversee the execution of the office´s work plan, and ensures that all aspects of the operative and logistical management of the Office are carried out through transparent processes, in accordance with OHCHR administrative rules and recommending the best use of human and financial resources in accordance with the established strategies and priorities;

– Coordinates, in close collaboration with the Programme Management Officer, the preparation and submission to headquarters of monthly and annual reports on activities, including the High Commissioner’s report to the Human Rights Council;

– Represents the Office in the absence of the OHCHR Representative in Guatemala and maintains regular contacts with the OHCHR Headquarters;

– Ensures integration of human rights including the gender dimension in all activities to be carried out by the Office;

– Supervises the coordination of the office’s human rights monitoring and documentation work as well as in the areas of justice, security and economic and social and cultural rights, and works with UN and non-governmental programmes in the country to integrate human rights perspective; maintain contact with key counterparts, including civil society, government, UN and international organisations;

– Provides legal advice and analysis on cases, public policies, capacity building to national authorities and legislative proposals related to the Office’s mandate, including on compatibility of domestic legislation with international standards;

– Elaborates in cooperation with the staff responsible for institutional strengthening, the content of Office’s activities in accordance with the needs identified, through the observation of the human rights situation;

– Analyzes and evaluates the compliance with the recommendations from the Human Rights Mechanisms including the Special Procedures, the Treaty Bodies and the Universal Periodic Review and the Human Rights Council and coordinate the Office’s work with these mechanisms;

– Participates in elaborating the capacity building activities that relate to legal aspects (especially those related to mechanisms and standards from the United Nations) in coordination with entities including universities, legal institutions, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and journalists;

-Provides advice to the Representative on human rights for the elaboration of strategies, public declarations and recommendations;

– Contributes to the elaboration of legal publications and other dissemination activities on aspects concerning international human rights law and the United Nations human rights mechanisms;

– Contributes to the global analysis of the Office’s work (including priorities, reports, evaluations and planning activities);

– Performs other related duties as required.

Compétences

PROFESSIONALISM. Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the Internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. 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 ORGANISING. Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

LEADERSHIP. Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: Empowers others to translate vision into results; Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives ; Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support ; Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions ; Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo ; Shows the courage to take unpopular stands.

MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES

MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches tasks to skills; Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; Appraises performance fairly.

Formation

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) preferably in law, with specialization in human rights. 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.

Expérience professionnelle

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of human rights is required.
Experience from providing legal analysis and advice; drafting human rights reports; investigations and elaboration of thematic studies and technical assistance in the field of human rights including international norms, mechanisms and procedures of protection is desirable.
At least two years of experience leading and managing a team is desirable.

Connaissances linguistiques

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in Spanish is required. Knowledge of English is required.

Méthode d’évaluation

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

Notice spéciale

THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARILY AVAILABLE FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR (4) MONTHS, WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION – SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.

• If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. • While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. • Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. • This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. • Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. • Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as “retirement.” Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

Charte des Nations Unies

Aux termes du paragraphe 3 de l’Article 101 de la Charte des Nations Unies, la considération dominante dans le recrutement du personnel doit être la nécessité d’assurer à l’Organisation les services de personnes possédant les plus hautes qualités de travail, de compétence et d’intégrité. Ne seront pas retenues les candidatures des personnes qui ont commis des violations du droit international des droits de l’homme, des violations du droit international humanitaire, des actes d’exploitation, d’atteintes ou de harcèlement sexuels, ou au sujet desquelles il existe des raisons plausibles de croire qu’elles ont été impliquées dans la commission de tels actes. L’expression « exploitation sexuelle » désigne le fait d’abuser ou de tenter d’abuser d’un état de vulnérabilité, d’un rapport de force inégal ou de rapports de confiance à des fins sexuelles, y compris mais non exclusivement en vue d’en tirer un avantage pécuniaire, social ou politique. On entend par « atteinte sexuelle » toute atteinte physique de nature sexuelle commise par la force, sous la contrainte ou à la faveur d’un rapport inégal, ou la menace d’une telle atteinte. Le harcèlement sexuel s’entend de tout comportement déplacé à connotation sexuelle raisonnablement propre ou de nature à choquer ou humilier, lorsqu’il entrave la bonne marche du service, est présenté comme une condition d’emploi ou crée au lieu de travail un climat d’intimidation, d’hostilité ou de vexation, et lorsque ce comportement est assez grave pour justifier le licenciement de son auteur. La candidature de personnes qui ont commis des infractions autres que des infractions mineures au code de la route ne sera pas retenue.

Sera dûment prise en considération l’importance d’un recrutement effectué sur une base géographique aussi large que possible. Aucune restriction ne sera imposée par l’Organisation à l’accès des hommes et des femmes, dans des conditions égales, à toutes les fonctions, dans ses organes principaux et subsidiaires. Le Secrétariat de l’Organisation des Nations Unies est un espace non-fumeurs.

La considération dominante dans l’engagement, la mutation ou la promotion du personnel est la nécessité de s’assurer les services de personnes possédant les plus hautes qualités de travail, de compétence et d’intégrité. En acceptant une offre d’engagement, les membres du personnel sont soumis(es) à l’autorité du Secrétaire général, qui peut leur assigner l’une quelconque des tâches ou l’un quelconque des postes de l’Organisation des Nations Unies, conformément à l’alinéa c) de l’article 1.2 du Statut du personnel. Dans ce contexte, tous les membres du personnel recrutés sur le plan international sont tenus de changer de fonctions périodiquement à l’intérieur d’un même lieu d’affectation ou dans un autre lieu d’affectation, dans les conditions fixées par le Secrétaire général.

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