Human Rights Associate
Organizational Context
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) aims to protect human rights for all, empower individuals to realize their rights, and assist duty-bearers in implementation. The OHCHR Country Office in Yemen monitors and documents human rights and humanitarian law violations, conducts reporting and advocacy, provides technical assistance, and supports Yemen in fulfilling its international obligations. It collaborates with national authorities, civil society, and other actors to promote and protect human rights within the operating environment.
Job Purpose
The Human Rights Associate will support the OHCHR Country Office in Yemen in its mission to protect and promote human rights. The role involves monitoring and documenting human rights and humanitarian law violations, contributing to reporting and advocacy efforts, and providing technical assistance and capacity-building. The Associate will play a key role in human rights in humanitarian action, including participation in coordination mechanisms and civilian casualty analysis. This position is crucial for supporting Yemen's fulfillment of its international human rights obligations and fostering cooperation with national and civil society actors to advance human rights protection.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Team Leader and Representative, the Human Rights Associate will monitor, document, and report on human rights violations. This includes leading work on minority rights and spearheading the Country Office’s engagement in human rights within humanitarian action. Responsibilities encompass participation in the Protection Cluster and other coordination mechanisms, contributing to the Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP), and supporting the UN Cooperation Framework. The Associate will also be involved in civilian casualty monitoring and analysis, drafting periodic reports, briefing notes, and meeting summaries. Additionally, the role involves supporting the organization of capacity-building activities, preparing presentations and communication materials, managing basic data, and conducting field visits as required.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in human rights, protection, monitoring and documentation, research, reporting, or a related field is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, strong analytical, research, drafting, and communication skills are essential.
Skills
Key competencies include accountability, adaptability, flexibility, creativity, judgment, decision-making, planning, organizing, professionalism, self-management, and client orientation. Expertise in legal affairs is also required.