HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER, P3
Quick answer
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Monrovia is hiring a mid-level Human Rights Officer, P3 position to conduct research and analysis on human rights issues related to ESCR and business and human rights.
- Role
- HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER, P3
- Organization
- Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
- Location
- MONROVIA, Liberia
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Human Resources
The role
The Human Rights Officer will plan and coordinate activities related to Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR) and country mandates on human rights, including from a gender perspective. They will conduct research and analysis on Business and human rights issues/events and assess their impact on the human rights situation in Liberia.
What you'll do
- Plans and coordinates activities related to Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR) and country mandates on human rights, including from a gender perspective.
- Conducts substantive research and analysis on Business and human rights issues/events and assesses their impact on the human rights situation in Liberia.
- Collects and analyses human rights data and indicators, including gender-specific data and indicators.
- Provides support to sub-commissions, commissions and other bodies; follows up on implementation of decisions rendered by policy-making bodies.
- Ensures human rights issues, including their gender equality dimensions considerations, are integrated into political, humanitarian and economic efforts and programme.
What it takes
- An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field is required.
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area is required.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR), business and human rights or related area is desirable.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Monrovia, Liberia.
What is the compensation for this position?
Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.
What qualifications are required for this role?
A Master’s degree or equivalent and at least five years of relevant experience are required. Two years of ESCR, business and human rights experience is desirable.
How do I apply for this position?
Applications can be submitted through the UN recruitment platform, inspira, using job opening number 26-Human Rights Affairs-OHCHR-280352-R-MONROVIA (X).
Is the role remote or in-office?
The work schedule is not 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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