Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Banjul, The Gambia. The Assistant Human Rights Officer will report to the Associate Human Rights Officer (NOB), in close coordination with the OHCHR West Africa Regional Office. The focus of this job is the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project “Sustaining The Gambia’s peaceful transition, by supporting implementation of the Security Sector Reform (SSR) strategy. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Assistant Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Supports the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of OHCHR’s activities under the SSR project including promoting inclusive participation, especially of women and marginalized groups, in SSR processes. • Researches and collects data and information pertaining to SSR and 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 trials and prepare summaries of results. • Maintains awareness of current human rights issues, to include relevant political and legal developments in the country. • 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. • 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. • 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. Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. • 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. • Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of two years of progressively responsible 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). A minimum of (1) one year of experience working on issues related to human rights mechanisms is desirable. Experience in supporting the implementation of projects or programmes is desirable. Experience within the United Nations common system or similar international organization is desirable LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. There are no additional desirable languages specified. 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).