Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is found in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) based in Belgrade, Serbia. The incumbent reports to the Resident Coordinator and the director of OHCHR Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia in Vienna. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Advise the Resident Coordinator (RC) and the UN Country Team (UNCT) on strategies to build and strengthen national capacities and institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights, including through human rights mainstreaming in UN development cooperation programmes. • Plans and coordinates activities related to human rights, including from a gender perspective. • Conducts substantive research and analysis of human rights issues/events and assesses their impact on the human rights situation in Serbia. • Follow human rights issues in Serbia and provide human rights-based analysis thereof; provide issue-based or situational assessments of legislative, policy or implementation gaps to OHCHR, the RC and UNCT as appropriate, including with a view to informing the design and implementation of human rights capacity building programme. • Ensures human rights issues, including their gender equality dimensions considerations, are integrated into political, humanitarian and economic efforts and programme. • Defines work plan for area assigned in accordance with established terms of reference. • Represents UN human rights programme at working level meetings. • Directs capacity-building efforts on human rights. • Writes a variety of reports, communications, briefings, statements, etc., including to policy-making bodies. • May provide guidance to new/junior staff. • Performs other related duties as required. CompetenciesPROFESSIONALISM: 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, research and analyze information and draft human rights reports. Ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on the human rights situation in the area of assignment. 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. PLANNING AND 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 five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area is required. Experience working at the field level with the United Nations Country Teams or similar is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and Serbian 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).