Background UNDP 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. UNDP 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.
A joint project of UNDP and OHCHR project has been developed entitled “Support to the implementation and monitoring of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) recommendations in The Gambia”
The National Human Rights Officer will assist to implement the project. The Project supports the Government of The Gambia to create awareness of and improve capacities to implement recommendations made by the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) using a consultative and participatory approach involving key national institutions such as the Police, Judiciary, National Human Rights Commission, and civil society organizations, with a special focus on victims’ and women’s organizations. The Project employs a broad approach in the design and implementation of its interventions, to include both immediate and prerequisite support to prepare for implementation, but also actual implementation of some recommendations, whilst ensuring the Government buy-in, ownership and commitment to the process and laying the foundation for continued implementation of TRRC recommendations beyond the Project duration.
The National Human Rights Officer will report to the OHCHR Human Rights Officer (P4), with the Regional Representative of the regional office WARO as second reporting officer. Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision and guidance of the Human Rights Officer/Specialist (P4), provide strategic, analytical and technical support in the overall management of the project and day-to-day implementation of project activities and provide capacity building expertise aimed supporting the transitional justice process.
Summary of Key Functions:
Provide strategic, analytical, technical support in the overall management of the project and day-to-day implementation of project activities and provide capacity-building; Monitor and report on the human rights situation in The Gambia; Contribute to resource mobilization efforts for human rights component of the project; Provide top-quality policy advisory services to the Government and facilitation of knowledge building and management.1. Provide strategic, analytical, technical support in the overall management of the project and day-to-day implementation of project activities and provide capacity-building:
Provide strategic, analytical, technical support to the implementation of the project’s; Ensure human rights advocacy, HRBA mainstreaming, treaty body interaction, human rights research and analysis; Contribute to the identification of emerging and evolving trends of human rights concerns and violations as well as response and capacity gaps, and assist in the development of a strategy to respond to the situation; Provide input and advice on human rights issues as relevant.2. Monitor and report on the human rights situation in The Gambia;
Draft regular project progress report and exchange on a regular basis with the OHCHR West Africa Regional; Research, collect, document and analyze information pertaining to the human rights situation in The Gambia; Contribute to the identification of emerging and evolving trends of human rights concerns and violations as well as response and capacity gaps.3. Contribute to resource mobilization efforts for human rights component of the project;
Establish strong relationships with counterparts in the framework of the project; Establish strong relationships with civil society actors and human rights defenders; Support in developing reporting formats to assess, monitor and measure outcomes, outputs and impact of human rights work supported by the UN; Drafting of progress reports (narrative and financial), updates and communication messaging on the project including online, social media and others as requested by the Human Rights Officer (P4) or the OHCHR Regional Representative; Engage in dialogue and carry out advocacy with relevant national authorities (civil and military), civil society organizations, the United Nations Country Team members and other international actors and stakeholders on human rights promotion and protection with a view to ensuring respect for human rights obligations.4. Provide top-quality policy advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management
Provision of knowledge building and management expertise to the Project activities, including long term institutional education, specialized training, and interaction with key human rights partners; Develop specifically briefing and training materials and deliver presentations, training and briefing sessions on Human rights issues including on reporting, monitoring, hearing and investigation techniques. 5. Perform other work-related duties as assigned. Institutional Arrangement
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