Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Mission in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The incumbent reports to the designated Human Rights Officer under the general supervision of the Chief of Mission. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Associate Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Monitor key human rights processes, including the capacity of CSOs and other actors to engage meaningfully, effectively, and safely in transitional justice efforts and provides extensive legal research and analysis on issues related to human rights issues. • Assists in the design, delivery and evaluation of human rights training programmes for national officials, including law enforcement officials, representatives of the national human rights institutions, civil society and human rights defenders to strengthen national capacity. • 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 provides up-to-date information. • Assists with human rights training programmes for representatives of the civil society and human rights nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and the National Human Rights Commission of Bangladesh in order to promote national capacity building including on transitional justice. • 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 in Bangladesh. • 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. 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 Bangladesh. • Assists his/her supervisor in liaising with government, NHRI, NGOs, civil society organizations, UN agencies and other partners to establish baseline data on the human rights situation, with special attention on prevention and response to torture, ill-treatment and enforced disappearances. • Prepares drafts of speeches, presentations, briefing material and correspondence. • 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, focusing on the prevention and response to torture and enforced disappearances. 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. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) 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. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of two (2) years of experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area is required. No experience is needed for candidates who hold an advanced degree (Master's or higher). Experience in transitional justice is desirable. Experience in the design and delivery of human rights training to civil society is desirable. Experience in drafting reports, analysis and monitoring human rights is desirable. Experience in processing human rights data, preparing infographics, developing training materials through available technology is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and Bengali are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).