Brief details about UN jobs in Cameroon – Associate Human Rights Officer:
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- Organization: UNV – United Nations Volunteers
- Location: Yaoundé
- Grade: Level not specified – Level not specified
- Occupational Groups:
- Human Rights
- Closing Date: 2023-06-28
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Tasks of UN jobs in Cameroon – Associate Human Rights Officer:
- Aid in the development and implementation of capacity building and training programs in the field of human rights, international humanitarian law, democracy, and the rule of law, especially as regard to the rights of vulnerable and marginalized groups, with attention to gender perspectives for countries’ security bodies, judiciary, national institutions and civil society organizations;
- Help the implementation and reporting of the project inclusion of persons with disabilities in Cameroon funded by the UN Partnership for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNPRPD), including regular liaison with project partners (UNESCO, UNFPA, RCO, Ministry of Social Affairs, organizations of persons with disabilities);
- Aid the launch of a preparatory university training for indigenous fellows from francophone Africa in Yaoundé in collaboration with the Headquarters;
- Contribute to the research and collection of information pertaining to the human rights situation within the sub region, particularly as pertains to the rights of vulnerable and marginalized groups, including their gender dimensions from a variety of sources (e.g. communications, publications, the press…) to keep abreast of issues/events and provide up to-date information; assist in the analysis of information, to include the impact on the countries and thematic mandates on the human rights situation in assigned area;
- Help the drafting of documents, reports, briefings, background notes and correspondence relating to human rights matters for various targets including Governments, donors and partner organizations;
- Partake in meetings of interagency groups on human rights and consultations; prepare summaries of outcome and propose follow-up actions;
- Help the Regional Representative in the management of the UN Taskforce for disability inclusion in Cameroon (drafting meeting agendas and minutes, convening meetings, conducting follow-up for activities in the annual work plan) in close collaboration with the Resident Coordinator’s Office and UN WOMEN;
- Act as gender focal point;
- Illustrate CARO in UNCT’s interagency groups on the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework in Cameroon, including in Results Group 2.1;
- Help the management of the UNCT Human Rights Working Group (drafting meeting agendas and minutes, convening meetings, etc.) and liaise with the Resident Coordinator’s Office to ensure outcomes’ dissemination to UNCT and recording in UNCT archives;
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Qualifications of UN jobs in Cameroon – Associate Human Rights Officer:
- 3 years of background
- Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment
- Background kgrentering, managing and analyzing large quantities of data/case information, including in databases, is desirable
- outdstdnig oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills (both in English and in French);
- Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
- outstanding interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels;
- Capability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
- Self-motivated, capability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
- Sound security awareness.
- Master degree or equal in law, political science, social science or related field is required
French, Level: Fluent, needed
English, Level: Fluent, Desirable
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