Human Rights Officer / Investigator
Quick answer
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is hiring a Juba-based, in-office Human Rights Officer (Investigator) to conduct field investigations and analyze human rights violations in South Sudan.
- Role
- Human Rights Officer / Investigator
- Organization
- Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
- Location
- Juba, South Sudan
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
- Apply by
- 2026-07-13
The role
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is seeking two Human Rights Officers (Investigators) to join the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan. Based in Juba, the incumbents will research, collect, and analyze information regarding human rights violations, international humanitarian law, and criminal law. The role involves conducting field investigations, interviewing victims and witnesses, and drafting analytical reports to support the Commission's mandate.
What you'll do
- Research and collect documentation on human rights and humanitarian law violations.
- Conduct investigations and interviews with victims and witnesses.
- Draft analytical reports and contribute findings to the Commission’s official reports.
- Utilize mapping tools and open-source material for incident geolocation.
- Ensure the protection and safe storage of sensitive investigation documentation.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in law, political science, or related field.
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible work experience in human rights.
- Minimum of two years of specific experience conducting investigations into human rights or humanitarian law violations.
- Proficiency in English (UN Level III).
- Experience in conflict or post-conflict settings is highly desirable.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located and what is the work setting?
This position is based in Juba, South Sudan, and requires in-office presence as part of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan.
What are the primary qualification requirements for this role?
Candidates must hold an advanced university degree and possess at least five years of human rights experience, including two years specifically dedicated to conducting investigations of law violations.
By when must I submit my application?
Applications for this position must be submitted no later than July 13th.
Is compensation provided for this role?
The job posting does not explicitly specify the compensation package for this temporary position.
How to apply
Apply directly on Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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