National Human Rights Officer

at  United Nations Development Programme UNDP

Riyadh, منطقة الرياض, Saudi Arabia -

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Immediate18 Dec, 2024Not Specified23 Sep, 20241 year(s) or aboveIt,Project Implementation,Processing,Training,Testing,Political Science,Background Checks,English,United NationsNoNo
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Description:

Job Identification
20722
Locations
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Posting Date
09/17/2024, 08:18 AM
Apply Before
09/24/2024, 10:59 PM
Job Schedule
Full time
Agency
Office High Comm for Human Rig
Grade

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

  • Advanced University Degree (master’s degree or equivalent), preferably in International Relations, Political Science, Law or other disciplines related to human rights is required. OR
  • A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree

Experience:

  • Applicants with a master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in human rights related field, project implementation, political affairs, international relations, law or related areas is required.
  • At least one years of experience in human rights, training is desirable.
  • Proven records of strong documentation and reporting skills- writing concept notes, drafting ToRs, and designing training programmes is an asset.
  • Experience, and strong knowledge in international human rights law is desired.
  • Experience, knowledge of human rights in the context of Saudi Arabia is desired.
  • Experience in leading and implementing projects is an asset.
  • Experience in engagement with different stakeholders: national counterparts is desired.
  • Experience in working with UN agencies is desirable.

Language:

  • Fluency in oral and written Arabic & English is required.
  • Working knowledge of other UN languages desirable

Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.
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Responsibilities:

The incumbent reports to Programme Coordinator at duty station Under the overall oversight of the Regional Representative of the Office of the High Commissioner and works in Saudi Arabia. He or She will perform duties for the Saudi Human Rights Commission.
Pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and Saudi Arabia through the Saudi Human Rights Commission and within the framework of the OHCHR Technical Cooperation Project for Saudi Arabia, the incumbent will carry out and execute activities and tasks to enhance and strengthen national capacities of human rights in Saudi Arabia.
Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of formulation of the annual work plan of OHCHR’s technical cooperation project for Saudi Arabia.

  • Design and plan activities to be included in the annual workplan.
  • Contribute to the implementation of activities as per the annual workplan.
  • Carries out training activities to enhance the capacities of governmental officials in the field of planning, organization, communication and teamwork.
  • Contribute to drafting concept notes and collects, researches and analyses pertinent documentations and human rights information in area of assignment;
  • Maintains a regular contact with the national counterpart and local authorities, as relevant;


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:1.0Max:6.0 year(s)

Human Resources/HR

HR / Administration / IR

HR

Graduate

International relations political science law or other disciplines related to human rights is required

Proficient

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia