Human Rights Officer, P3
Quick answer
The United Nations Office of the Victims’ Rights Advocate is hiring an in-office Human Rights Officer in New York to coordinate victim-centered support, conduct policy research, and advocate for the rights of victims of sexual exploitation and abuse.
- Role
- Human Rights Officer, P3
- Organization
- Office of the Victims’ Rights Advocate (United Nations)
- Location
- New York
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
- Apply by
- 2026-06-22
The role
The Office of the Victims’ Rights Advocate (OVRA) is seeking a Human Rights Officer to support its mandate of ensuring the rights and dignity of victims of sexual exploitation and abuse by United Nations personnel. The incumbent will coordinate activities, conduct substantive human rights research, and liaise with various stakeholders to provide appropriate support for victims. This role involves drafting reports, developing policy documents, and providing recommendations to further the system-wide mandate of the Victims' Rights Advocate.
What you'll do
- Coordinate activities and policy implementation related to the Victims' Rights Advocate mandate.
- Conduct substantive research and analysis on human rights issues and policy development.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure victims receive appropriate care and follow-up.
- Draft reports, briefings, and statements for policy-making bodies.
- Support the development and implementation of victim-centred training programmes.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, or social sciences.
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, or international relations.
- Proven experience in drafting official reports and organizing stakeholder events or seminars.
- Fluency in English (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking: UN Level II).
- Desirable experience in legal assistance, criminal justice, or victim protection.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This position is based in New York and is an in-office role.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline is June 22nd.
What is the duration of this appointment?
This is a temporary position available for 364 days with the possibility of an extension subject to funding.
How to apply
Apply directly on Office of the Victims’ Rights Advocate (United Nations)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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