Human Rights Officer, NOC
Quick answer
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is hiring a full-time Human Rights Officer in Dakar, Senegal, to monitor human rights compliance and provide strategic policy advice.
- Role
- Human Rights Officer, NOC
- Organization
- Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
- Location
- Dakar, Senegal
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
- Apply by
- 2026-06-23
The role
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is seeking a Human Rights Officer to be based in Dakar, Senegal. The successful candidate will monitor and investigate compliance with international human rights and humanitarian law, draft evidence-based reports, and provide strategic advice to UN leadership. This role involves integrating human rights perspectives into peace and development planning while fostering partnerships and advocacy initiatives. The position requires a deep commitment to advancing equality, accountability, and the protection of civil and political rights.
What you'll do
- Monitor compliance with international human rights and humanitarian law.
- Collect and analyze evidence-based data to inform early-warning and decision-making.
- Draft comprehensive human rights reports, briefings, and analytical papers.
- Conduct fact-finding missions and field verification in accordance with UN standards.
- Provide technical support to national authorities to strengthen human rights institutions.
- Deliver training programs to enhance the capacity of partners and UN staff.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in human rights, law, or related fields.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in human rights or related areas.
- Fluency in English or French (UN Level II proficiency).
- Knowledge of international and regional human rights mechanisms.
- Experience in designing and evaluating capacity-building programs.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
The position is subject to the UN staff regulations and rules, providing standard United Nations benefits associated with the National Professional Officer category in the duty station.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
The position is based at the OHCHR West Africa Regional Office in Dakar, Senegal.
What are the core qualification requirements?
Candidates must have an advanced degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in human rights or related areas.
When is the deadline to apply?
Applications must be submitted by 06/23 via the UN inspira portal.
Is compensation provided for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
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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