OHCHR is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

OHCHR does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 

On 25 September 2019, the Government of Sudan and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) signed the Host Country Agreement paving the way for the establishment of a fully mandated OHCHR office in Sudan, with sub-offices in Darfur, Southern Kordofan, Blue Nile and East Sudan. On 27 September 2019, the Human Rights Council adopted resolution 42/35, which welcomes the commitment of the Government to establish a fully mandated country office with field presences and requests the United Nations Secretary-General to provide all the resources necessary to establish and operate such a country office.

Following the signature of the Host Country Agreement with the Government of Sudan, OHCHR took action to establish an office in Sudan. The OHCHR Sudan Country Office’s mandate has four priorities that are aligned the new Government’s priorities and the vision laid out in the Constitutional document: (1) social and economic rights; (2) legal and institutional reform and transitional justice; (3) civic and democratic space; and (4) monitoring and advocacy. These four areas of work build on the priorities defined in the Office’s management plan (United Nations Human Rights Management Plan 2018-2021). The strategy takes into account the UN’s “Visioning Exercise” for Sudan, which recognized the importance of supporting human rights reform and promoting economic development. It contributes to operationalize the UN’s decision to prioritize gender equality and women’s rights, as well as the participation of youth, in line with OHCHR’s spotlight populations.

Organizational Setting and Reporting

This position will be located within the OHCHR Country Office in Khartoum and report to the Head of Office.

• Researches, collects, verifies, analyzes and synthesizes significant amounts of information of relevance to human rights, including from open sources.
• Advocates with relevant authorities and other influential actors to stop or prevent human rights violations; seeks remedial action by the authorities to prevent similar violations from occurring in the future.
• Monitors the legal systems and policies and their compliance with international human rights instruments and frameworks and, where appropriate, advises relevant authorities, including on the implementation of recommendations by UN human rights bodies;
• Develops and, where appropriate, coordinates initiatives to strengthen the response to systematic and/or emerging patterns of human rights violations and abuses, including in relation to conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence.
• Conducts monitoring and investigation of human rights and international humanitarian law violations; including by conducting field missions and detention visits.
• Drafts a variety of reports and briefings in compliance with established standards;
• Use information management tools developed by OHCHR, including the database.
• Suggests strategies to better promote and protect human rights;
• Supports national -authorities in implementing recommendations made by UN Treaty Bodies, and other mechanisms of the UN Human Rights Council, including the Special Procedures and Universal Periodic Review;
• Designs, as appropriate, delivers and evaluates human rights technical assistance and capacity building programmes for civil society representatives,  and other stakeholders;
• Contributes to the establishment of transitional justice mechanisms and or processes provided in the Constitutional Document, and advises national counterparts on accountability and compensation mechanisms as appropriate;
• Contributes to the integration of gender perspectives/considerations and specific women/girls' rights issues in all activities and for the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work;
• Liaises with appropriate national authorities, civil society, UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes with complementary mandates, and other relevant partners to monitor developments in the human rights situation;
• Contributes to the mainstreaming of human rights in the formulation and implementation of UN peacebuilding  programmes at the country level;
• Performs other related tasks as requested by the OHCHR Country Office’s leadership.

IV. Competencies and Selection Criteria

Description of Competency at Level Required

(For more comprehensive descriptions please see the competency inventory)

In this section list all core competencies as well as the most relevant technical/functional competencies the role will require along with the appropriate level.  A Detailed list of competencies can be accessed through the following link: https://intranet.undp.org/unit/ohr/competency-framework/SitePages/Home.aspx

Core

Innovation

Ability to make new and useful ideas work

Level 4: Adept with complex concepts and challenges convention purposefully

Leadership

Ability to persuade others to follow

Level 4: Generates commitment, excitement and excellence in others

People Management

Ability to improve performance and satisfaction

Level 4: Models independent thinking and action

Communication

Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform

Level 4: Synthesizes information to communicate independent analysis

Delivery

Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement

Level 4: Meets goals and quality criteria for delivery of products or services

Technical/Functional

Detailed list of competencies can be accessed through https://intranet.undp.org/unit/ohr/competency-framework/SitePages/Home.aspx

and hiring managers are encouraged to familiarize themselves for more information

Professionalism:

Knowledge of and exposure to a range of human rights issues including approaches and techniques to address sensitive and complex human rights problems.

Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

Planning and Organization:  Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments.

Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

Teamwork:

Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise.

Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

Communication:

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.

Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

• An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law, human rights, 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.

• A minimum of 2 years with a Master’s degree or 4 years with a Bachelor’s of progressively responsible and relevant experience in human rights, law, international relations, or closely related areas is required.

• Fluency in both spoken and written English and Arabic is required.

• Non-Smoking environment
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  Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension