Job: 40249 - UNV LGBT HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER

Location :

Jakarta, INDONESIA

Application Deadline :

07-Oct-13

Additional Category

Management

Type of Contract :

Other

Post Level :

Other

Languages Required :

English  

Duration of Initial Contract :

9 months

Background

UNDP is the UN’s global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in 166 countries, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. In Indonesia, UNDP works to advance human development; fight poverty and inequality; consolidate democratic governance at both national and local levels; support crisis prevention and recovery; and promote environmentally smart development. UNDP is also fully engaged in the fight against HIV and AIDS and the promotion of gender equality.

Duties and Responsibilities

Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of Key Functions:

1. Being LGBT in Asia initiative:

• Engage and build working relationships with LGBT organizations and advocates
• Follow up the recommendation and plan of action from the National LGBT dialogue that happened in Nusa Dua, Bali. 
• Assist the Programme Manager on LGBT and Human Rights work in coordination with partners and stakeholders
• Assist the Programme Manager on LGBT and Human Rights work in the development of new media tools that are innovative, replicable and impactful while generating learning and knowledge related to the human rights of LGBT people
• Disseminate knowledge, multimedia and new technology products and resources amongst LGBT, human rights and other civil society or development organizations

2. Democratic Governance, Human Rights, and HIV Work:• Pro-active in providing insight and counsel to the Programme Manager from the LGBT perspective and point of view on the activities that will be implemented by the Democratic Governance, Human Rights and HIV team
• Pro-active in participate and contribute in the concept and/or implementation level in other project activities
• Pro-active in representing the LGBT communities and raise any issues and concerns from the community perspective to the meeting in areas outside the Being LGBT in Asia initiative 
• Based on the agreement with the Programme Manager to develop the Professional Development Process on other areas in addition to the Being LGBT in Asia initiative  
• Assist the any programmatic and administrative work on the activities being implemented in addition to the ‘Being LGBT in Asia’ initiative

Impact of Results

• Recommendation and Plan of action from the National dialogue conducted
• Participation, contribution and assistance to the activities under the Democratic Governance, Human Rights and HIV heading 
• Advocacy materials developed and distributed
• A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

Competencies

Competencies and Critical Success Factors

Functional Competencies:    

Level 1.1: Support the preparation of information for advocacy- Identifies relevant information for advocacy for a variety of audiences

Results-Based Programme Development and Management

Level 1.1: Contributing to results through provision of information- Provides information and documentation on specific stages of projects/programme implementation

Building Strategic Partnerships

Level 1.1: Maintaining information and databases- Analyzes general information and selects materials in support of partnership building initiatives

Innovation and Marketing New Approaches

Level 1.1: Implementing processes and uses products- Documents and tracks innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing

Level 1.1: Basic research and analysis- Researches best practices and poses new, more effective ways of doing things

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

Level 1.1: Fundamental knowledge of processes, methods and procedures- Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position

Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks

Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments

 

Global Leadership and Advocacy for MDG’s Goals

 

Level 1.1: Research and analysis- Identifies relevant information for advocacy for NDG’s goals for a variety of audiences

 

Client Orientation

 

Level 1.1:  Maintains effective client relationships- Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion

Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines

Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients

Responds to client needs promptly

 

Core Competencies:- Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity 

Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment

Self-development, initiative-taking

Acting as a team player and facilitating team work

Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively

Creating synergies through self-control

Managing conflict

Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.

Informed and transparent decision making

 

Required Skills and Experience

 

Recruitment Qualifications

 

Education: • High School Diploma with more than 7 years of experience; preferably a bachelor’s degree in social sciences or other relevant field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of this 

Experience: • Experience in programme administration/coordination
• Experience working with NGO/CSO/GO on human rights issues
• At least 22 years old
• Understanding of and links with the LGBT community groups and activists and human rights protection and/or advocacy experience
• Experience working with NGO/CSO/GO on human rights issues
• Able to work with a team and independently 
• Possess a willingness to learn in new areas of work 

Language Requirements: 

Fluency in spoken and written English and Indonesian

 

APPLICANT MUST COMPLETE P11 FORM AND SUBMIT AS PART OF THEIR APPLICATION . Click here to down load the form P11 

Female candidates are encouraged to apply

 

UNDP Indonesia reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP Indonesia at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and education requirements 

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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