Human Rights Officer / Investigator
Quick answer
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is hiring a Human Rights Officer / Investigator (P3) in Geneva, Switzerland to research and analyze human rights violations, conduct investigations, and draft reports.
- Role
- Human Rights Officer / Investigator
- Organization
- Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
- Location
- GENEVA, Switzerland
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Human Rights Officer (Investigator) will research, collect and analyze information related to human rights violations in the Middle East region, conduct investigations, monitor trends, and draft reports.
What you'll do
- Researches, collects and analyses information related to human rights violations
- Conducts investigations through interviews with victims and witnesses
- Monitors trends and patterns of violations
- Drafts analytical documents and reports
- Ensures the protection of victims and witnesses
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in law, political science, international relations or related field
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible work experience in human rights
- Minimum of two years of experience carrying out investigations of violations of international human rights law and/or international criminal law
- Knowledge of English (UN Level III) and Persian (UN Level II)
- Ability to integrate gender perspective into all stages of the investigation, analysis and report drafting
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
What is the compensation for this position?
Compensation details are not specified.
What qualifications are required for this role?
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible work experience in human rights, and a minimum of two years of experience carrying out investigations is required. An advanced university degree is also necessary.
How do I apply for this position?
Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform inspira by visiting the provided link.
Is this a remote or in-office role?
The job location is specified as Geneva, Switzerland, but the work schedule is not explicitly stated.
How to apply
Apply directly on Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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