Human Rights Officer/Analyst/Reporting Officer (P4)

Job Posting Organization:
The position is based within the Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua, which operates under the mandate of the Human Rights Council. The organization is dedicated to promoting and protecting human rights globally, with a focus on addressing violations and ensuring accountability. The Group of Experts was established following Human Rights Council Resolution A/HRC/RES/58/18, and its mission is to investigate and report on human rights violations in Nicaragua. The organization emphasizes the importance of gender perspectives in its work and aims to create a diverse and inclusive environment.

Job Overview:
The Human Rights Officer will play a crucial role in the investigation and analysis of human rights violations in Nicaragua. This position requires the incumbent to work closely with the Coordinator of the Secretariat and various teams, including the Investigations Team and the Gender Adviser. The officer will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing information, identifying gaps in investigations, and ensuring that gender perspectives are integrated throughout the process. The role also involves drafting reports, preparing briefings, and developing actionable recommendations based on the findings. The officer must demonstrate professionalism, analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Review and analyze information collected regarding human rights violations and advise Secretariat staff on addressing gaps and following leads.
• Coordinate with the Investigations Team Leader to identify gaps and orient investigations accordingly.
• Work closely with the Legal Adviser to ensure that information collected corresponds to the required legal elements.
• Collaborate with the Gender Adviser to integrate gender perspectives throughout the investigation and report drafting process.
• Prepare briefings, summaries, and analytical documents as required.
• Draft the Group of Experts’ reports and act as the main drafter.
• Ensure proper documentation of information collected in accordance with OHCHR methodology.
• Assist in drawing analytical conclusions and propose the structure of reports and visualizations of findings.
• Develop actionable and gender-sensitive recommendations. 1
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong knowledge of human rights-related matters, international human rights law, international criminal law, and international humanitarian law. Proven ability to analyze and report on complex human rights investigations is essential. Candidates should demonstrate an understanding of the gender dimension in human rights fieldwork, including issues related to sexual violence. The ability to conduct data collection using various methods and to synthesize information is crucial. Candidates must also exhibit strong planning and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, or another discipline related to human rights is required. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Experience:
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible work experience in human rights, international humanitarian law, or international criminal law is required. Additionally, at least two years of experience in the analysis and drafting of public human rights reports is necessary. Relevant experience working for the United Nations or a similar institution is desirable, as is experience working in or on Latin America.

Languages:
The working languages of the United Nations Secretariat are English and French. For this position, proficiency in English and Spanish is required, with a minimum level of proficiency as per the UN Language Framework. Candidates must demonstrate strong reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in both languages.

Additional Notes:
This position is temporarily available until 31 March 2027, with the possibility of extension subject to the extension of the mandate and/or availability of funds. The selection process may include an assessment exercise followed by a competency-based interview. The position is open to internal candidates and may be limited to those based at the duty station. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages female candidates to apply. The organization does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.