Human Rights Officer (Legal Advisor), P4
Quick answer
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Amman, Jordan is hiring a Senior Human Rights Officer (Legal Advisor), P4, to provide expert legal advice and lead substantive legal research and analysis.
- Role
- Human Rights Officer (Legal Advisor), P4
- Organization
- Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
- Location
- Amman, Jordan
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Human Rights Officer (Legal Advisor) will lead and provide expert legal advice on human rights, international humanitarian law, and international criminal law frameworks, standards, and accountability measures.
What you'll do
- Lead and provide expert legal advice
- Conduct substantive legal research and analysis
- Manage investigation planning and legal opinions
- Ensure strategic alignment and authoritative legal accuracy
- Define the legal framework for public reports
- Engage with external actors and human rights mechanisms
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in human rights, law, political science, international relations, or related field
- Minimum of seven years of experience in human rights or related areas
- Knowledge of international humanitarian law and its application
- Experience in human rights monitoring, documentation, analysis, research, and reporting
- Ability to conduct legal analysis and drafting of human rights reports
- Skills in integrating digital, open-source, satellite, and forensic evidence into analysis and reporting
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Amman, Jordan.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, at least seven years of experience in human rights, knowledge of international humanitarian law, and experience in human rights monitoring and analysis.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by following the instructions provided.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in Amman, Jordan, and is not remote.
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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