Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located within the Commission of Inquiry on the situation in the North and South Kivu provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), pursuant to Human Rights Council Resolution A/HRC/RES/60/22, based in Kinshasa. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of the Commission of Inquiry and the overall supervision of the Chief of Investigations Support Section, Human Rights Inquiries Branch within the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer (Reporting Analyst) will be responsible for the following duties: - Reviews and analyses information collected and advises the Commission’s staff on addressing gaps and following leads; - In coordination with the Investigations Team Leader, identifies gaps and orients the investigation accordingly; - Coordinates closely with the Legal Adviser to ensure information collected corresponds to the required legal elements; - Coordinates closely with the Gender Adviser to ensure gender perspectives are integrated throughout the investigation, and during analysis and report drafting, including on the gendered impact of the violations; - Prepares briefings, summaries of information gathered and analytical documents as required; - Coordinates the drafting of the Commission’s reports, and acts as its main drafter; - Ensures that information collected is properly documented, in accordance with standard OHCHR methodology in coordination with the Investigations Team Leader; - Assists in drawing analytical conclusions; proposes the structure of reports and visualisation of the Commission’s findings and conclusions; assists in developing actionable and gender-sensitive recommendations. - Performs other duties as required. CompetenciesPROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of human rights-related matters, international human rights law, international criminal law and international humanitarian law; proven ability to analyse and report on complex human rights investigations; understanding of gender dimension in the human rights field work including sexual based violence; capacity to analyse and synthesize information. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the Internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. 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 organisational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing other’s ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts according to 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 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 degree) in law, political science, international relations or another discipline related to human rights is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of seven years of progressively responsible work experience in human rights, international humanitarian law or international criminal law is required. A minimum of two years of experience in the analysis and drafting of public human rights reports is required. Relevant working experience in or on the region is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and French 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).