Associate Human Rights Officer

The mandate of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) was established by the Security Council in its resolution 1244 (1999). The primary and overarching objectives of UNMIK are to ensure conditions for a peaceful and normal life for all inhabitants of Kosovo, strengthen and consolidate peace, security, and stability, and promote and protect human rights for all people.

*References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999).

Under the direct supervision of the Human Rights Officer and the overall supervision of the Chief of the Human Rights Office, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: Gathers information and reports on the human rights situation in the area of responsibility, including through close collaboration with other United Nations entities, civil society, and the communities. Drafts a variety of reports, briefings, and other documents relating to human rights. Assists the Chief of the Human Rights Office and Human Rights Officers in researching, coordinating, and preparing reports to European and international human rights mechanisms on behalf of the United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). Contributes to identifying human rights issues and problems through research, analysis, and timely report preparation. Participates in establishing and maintaining contacts with local authorities, international organizations, and civil society in the area of responsibility. Reviews human rights issues and participates in discussions with other human rights officers on integrating these issues into political, humanitarian, and economic efforts and programmes. Contributes to developing initiatives to strengthen responses to immediate and long-term human rights problems. Contributes to integrating a gender perspective into all activities. Assists in all aspects of project implementation when required. Performs other related duties as required.