Job: National Programme Officer, Ombudsman

Organization Name: Head Office

Location: Sarajevo,BA

Grade: NP1

Closing Date of application: 08-10-2013

No. of Posts: 1

Background

NOTE: The post is subject to approval of the 2014 Unified Budget Plan and date of entry into the post will not be before 01 Jan 2014

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Human Rights, the NPO Works closely with the BiH Ombudsman, with the ultimate aim of making this institution more visible, efficient and self-sustainable. He/she will maintain very regular working level contacts with the staff of the BiH Ombudsman, in order to evaluate their needs and assist them towards the abovementioned goals. A crucial part of the work of the NPO will be to facilitate more contacts and working level cooperation between the Mission and BiH Ombudsman Field Offices. The NPO actively monitors the decisions/recommendations/reports issued by the BiH Ombudsman and explores possibilities of supporting the work of the institution through the field structure of the Mission. Additionally, the NPO regularly reviews reports issued by other stakeholders, both international and national, which are related to the human rights issues the BiH Ombudsman is working with. The NPO is expected to be in permanent contact with National Legal Officers to be well informed of on legislative review process.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Analyzes the decisions/recommendations/reports issued by the BiH Ombudsman, as well as those related to its work;
• Meets and consults with the focal point appointed by the BiH Ombudsman to ensure the cooperation between both partners is maximized;
• Provides strategic and policy advice to the field offices and maintains regular contact with the field officers, including following up on the impact of the implemented activities;
• Checks the content of those decisions/recommendations/reports as well as new relevant laws with National Legal Officers;
• Updates the Head of Section and provides guidance on strategic interventions. Serves as the Focal Point within HDD for all issues related to the Ombudsman institution;
• Advises relevant authorities to ensure the BiH Ombudsman is financially self-sustainable;
• Performs other duties as required.

Necessary Qualifications

• University degree in Law, Political Science, Sociology or related field of studies;
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in an international organization or an NGO active in the (broad) human rights and governance sector but preferably with a focus on National Human Rights Institutions;
• Established project management skills;
• Computer literate with practical experience in all Microsoft applications;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and in the local language;
• Ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
• Holding a valid driving license.

Remuneration Package

NP1 (BAM 2980.25)

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