Assistant Human Rights Officer
Quick answer
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan is hiring an Assistant Human Rights Officer (KABUL-based) to assist with the planning, coordination and implementation of human rights activities. The position requires a master’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Role
- Assistant Human Rights Officer
- Organization
- United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan
- Location
- KABUL, Afghanistan
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Human Resources
The role
The Assistant Human Rights Officer will assist in the planning, coordination and implementation of activities related to the UNAMA human rights mandate, including from a gender perspective, inter alia, protection of civilians, right to life, liberty and integrity; fundamental freedoms; issues related to the rights of women, children, persons deprived of their liberty, civic space, human rights defenders, media workers and other vulnerable groups.
What you'll do
- Assists and contributes to the planning, coordination and implementation of activities related to the UNAMA human rights mandate
- Contributes to the integration of gender perspectives/considerations and specific women/girls' rights issues in all activities
- Assists in researching, collecting, verifying, analyzing and synthesizing significant amounts of information relevant to human rights
- Verifies and ensures the timely entry of human rights violations cases into existing databases
What it takes
- An advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in law, human rights, political science, international relations, social sciences, humanities, or similar fields is required
- Two years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, social work, legal affairs or a closely related field is required
- Experience working with national and/or international human rights standards, instruments and/or mechanisms is required
- Experience in human rights monitoring and reporting, and in raising awareness and building capacity for the promotion and protection of human rights, is required
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in KABUL, Afghanistan.
What is the compensation package?
Compensation details are not specified in the posting.
What qualifications are required for this position?
A master’s degree or equivalent experience and two years of progressively responsible experience in human rights-related fields are required.
How do I apply for this job?
Applications can be submitted through the UN recruitment platform, inspira, by 05/08/2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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