Background:
National Human Rights Institutions: National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) are now valued as essential partners in the task of protecting and promoting human rights at the national and regional levels. Ombudsman Institution in Montenegro: Institution of the Protector of Human Rights and Freedoms - Ombudsman of Montenegro was established by the Law on the Protector of Human Rights and Freedoms, adopted by the Parliament of Montenegro.
The UNDP BRC objective in this field focuses on providing support to NHRIs and Ombudsman Institutions by developing their capacities to better fulfill their mandate of protecting and promoting human rights at the national level. The work undertaken by the BRC is intended to complement the projects implemented by country offices at the national level, by providing tools, trainings and face to face meetings drawing on regional and international best practices. This has also been prioritized BRC’s support to the follow-up of human rights recommendations (i.e., UPR Follow-up through UPR Follow-up facility). The present assignment will be supported by UNDP BRC”s regional human rights and justice initiative i.e. The PHASE Project (2011-14).
Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
- Ability to collect and analyze data from a quantitative and qualitative perspective;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback and different points of view;
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
- Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
Qualifications and experience:
- University degree in law, political, social sciences or related field;
- In-depth knowledge on human rights, tools and instruments for their protection and observance;
- Knowledge of NHRIs, including practical experience in evaluation and assessment;
- Understanding of the realities, problems and political processes in the South-Eastern Europe;
- Knowledge of the EU experience and understanding of political processes in the ex-Yu countries;
- Ability to do desk research, collect and analyze data;
- Experience in preparation of the assessments and evaluation reports;
- Experience of working with UN organizations is an asset;
- Excellent information technology skills, including word’s processing, database applications, presentation software, and Internet;
- Fluency in written and spoken English, knowledge of Montenegrin language would be an asset.
Duration of appointment: 10 working days (including 4 days of field visit to Podgorica, Montenegro)
Deadline: 30 May 2012
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