HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

## HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan - Organization:OHCHR - Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights - Office:OHCHR Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Organizational Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Regional Office for Central Asia (ROCA), in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The Regional Office covers Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan and works with State institutions, national human rights institutions, civil society and United Nations Country Teams to advance the implementation of international human rights norms and standards and the recommendations of the international human rights mechanisms in the region. The position is funded under UK funded project and forms part of the Regional Office’s work on civic space, freedom of expression and the protection of civil society in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan and forms part of the Regional Office’s work on civic space, freedom of expression and the protection of civil society in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. The incumbent leads the Regional Office’s team in Kyrgyzstan and serves as the regional focal point on civic space. The Human Rights Officer reports to the Regional Representative for Central Asia and works closely with the Deputy Regional Representative. Depending on the organizational setting, the Human Rights Officer monitors and analyses the human rights situation; drafts evidence-based reports and strategic advice; supports national counterparts and civil society through advisory and capacity-building activities; contributes to the Office’s advocacy, partnership and resource-mobilization efforts; and coordinates the work of the country team. Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties: - Conduct substantive monitoring of the implementation of human rights and international humanitarian law and follow up on recommendations from human rights mechanisms, including treaty bodies, the UPR and special procedures, as well as investigative findings, to ensure compliance with human rights and advance accountability. - Collect, document and analyse evidence-based information on civil, cultural, economic, social and/or political rights, including the right to development, to enable analysis, early warning and response, accountability and informed decision-making, identifying gaps and contribute to ensuring human rights data is discoverable, interoperable and appropriately shared, including from gender and leave no one behind perspectives. - Conduct human rights monitoring and field verification missions, including assessments and early-warning exercises, in accordance with UN methodology, gender indicators and victim/witness protection standards, and draft comprehensive reports on findings and recommendations. - Draft, review and disseminate human rights reports, briefings and other communications, with legal analysis as appropriate, and prepare analytical papers to inform strategies, policies, programmes, crisis management, guidance and decision-making processes, with attention to gender integration and leave-no-one-behind perspectives. - Provide advisory and substantive support to national and/or regional counterparts to strengthen their human rights systems, institutions and frameworks, including complaints mechanisms, victim and witness support services and engagement with human rights mechanisms, including reporting and implementation of recommendations. - Engage substantively in fundraising and resource mobilization activities to advance the Office’s goals, contributing to donor engagement, proposal development and coordination efforts, under the guidance of senior staff. - Engage in the promotion of Human Rights through advocacy and impactful outreach activities. - Supervise daily team activities by organizing work assignments, providing technical guidance to junior staff, monitoring progress against tasks, and ensuring all team outputs are delivered on time. Professionalism: Knowledge of human rights monitoring, documentation, analysis, research and reporting methodologies, including planning, coordinating and conducting field missions is required. Skills in drafting human rights reports, policy and other documents is required. Programme management is required. Skills in designing, delivering, and evaluating capacity-building and training programmes is desirable. Ability to mobilize support from a wide range of partners and stakeholders is desirable. Knowledge of regional and international human rights mechanisms is desirable. 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 the 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. Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human rights, law, political science, international relations, social sciences, economics, public policy, sustainable development, humanitarian affairs or related field. 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 Qualification A minimum of five (5) years of experience in human rights or related areas is required. Relevant experience may include, but is not limited to political affairs, public affairs, international relations, law, social sciences, economics, development, humanitarian affairs, or other related areas. Knowledge of human rights monitoring, documentation, analysis, research and reporting methodologies, including planning, coordinating and conducting field missions is required. Skills in drafting human rights reports, policy and other documents is required. Programme management is required. Skills in designing, delivering, and evaluating capacity-building and training programmes is desirable. Ability to mobilize support from a wide range of partners and stakeholders is desirable. Knowledge of regional and international human rights mechanisms is desirable. English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, EnglishandRussian 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). Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARILY AVAILABLE FOR SIX (6) MONTHS, WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION – SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. Please note that pursuant to the Staff selection system policy (ST/AI/2025/2): (1) Applicants for positions in the Field Service category cannot be of the nationality of the country where the position is located, and (2) Applicants for positions in the Professional and higher categor