Posting Title: Assistant Human
Rights Officer (2 Posts), NOA
Job Code Title: Assistant Human
Rights Officer
Organization: United Nations Office
of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN OHCHR)
Duty Station: Bangkok, Thailand
Posting Period: 08 August 2023 -
06 September 2023
Job Opening Number: 23-Human
Rights Affairs-OHCHR-215498-R-Bangkok (N)
Staffing Exercise: N/A
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism,
Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
These 2 posts are located in the Regional Office for
South-East Asia (SEARO) of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
(OHCHR), Bangkok, Thailand. The incumbent reports to the Thailand Team Leader
of SEARO.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Associate Human Rights
Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Researches and collects information pertaining to human rights matters,
including their gender dimensions from a variety of data sources (e.g., communications,
publications, the press) to keep abreast of issues/events and provide
up-to-date information.
• Drafts a variety of reports and correspondence relating to human rights
matters.
• Participates in monitoring and observing trials and prepare summaries of
results.
• Maintains awareness of current human rights issues, to include relevant
political and legal developments in Thailand.
• Assists with human rights training programmes for national law enforcement
officials, representatives of the civil society and human rights
non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in order to promote national capacity
building.
• Assists in the reviews of human rights issues, including their gender
dimensions, and participates in discussions with other Human Rights Officers
(HROs) on the integration of these issues into political, economic and
development-related programmes.
• Assists in promoting efforts for community mobilisation and those that focus
on exercise of rights of population.
• Participates with other HROs in discussions with relevant authorities and
other influential actors with the aim of stopping or preventing human rights
violations or seeks other remedial action by the authorities to prevent similar
violations occurring in the future.
• Assists his/her supervisor in liaising with government, NHRI, NGOs, Civil
Society organizations, UN agencies and other partners to create baseline data
on ·the human rights situation, with special attention to vulnerable groups.
• Prepares preliminary versions of speeches, presentations and communications
issued by the Representative of the Regional Office.
• Performs other related duties as required.
Competencies
• PROFESSIONALISM : Knowledge of human rights issues and
ability to identify related problems in their political, ethnic, racial, gender
equality and socio-economic dimensions. Knowledge of institutional mandates of
human rights organizations, prevailing policies and procedures. Research and
analytical skills, including ability to identify and participate in the resolution
of human rights issues. Ability to identify sources for data collection,
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.
• 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
A first-level university degree in law, political science,
international relations, social sciences or related field is required.
A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in
combination with two years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in
lieu of the advanced university degree
Work Experience
For candidates who hold a first level university degree
(Bachelor’s degree or equivalent), a minimum of two years of experience in
human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area
is required.
No experience is required for candidates who hold an advanced university degree
(Master’s degree or equivalent)
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United
Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written
English is required. Fluency in oral and written Thai is desirable.
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.
Candidates for the National Professional Officer category shall be of the
nationality of the country where this position is located.
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efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity.
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inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and
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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
and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly
encouraged to apply for 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
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“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
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functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the
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