Human Rights Officer, P3

LocationAll UN locations

LevelMid

Posted2w ago

Human Resources

Quick answer

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is hiring a Human Rights Officer, P3, to conduct human rights monitoring, analysis, and capacity-building programs at various UN locations.

Role: Human Rights Officer, P3
Organization: Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Location: All UN locations
Level: Mid
Category: Human Resources

The role

The Human Rights Officer will conduct substantive monitoring of the implementation of human rights and international humanitarian law, collect and analyze evidence-based information, and provide advisory support to national and regional counterparts to strengthen their human rights systems.

What you'll do

Conduct substantive monitoring of the implementation of human rights and international humanitarian law
Collect, document, and analyze evidence-based information
Provide advisory and substantive support to national and regional counterparts
Design and deliver human rights capacity-building programmes
Engage in the promotion of human rights through advocacy and outreach activities

What it takes

Advanced university degree in human rights, law, political science, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in human rights or related areas
Knowledge of international human rights law, norms, and standards
Skills in drafting human rights reports, policy, and other documents
Ability to integrate a human rights-based approach, leave no one behind, gender equality, and women's empowerment into all areas of work
Knowledge of regional and international human rights mechanisms

What you'll bring

Substantive monitoring of human rights and international humanitarian lawCollecting and analyzing evidence-based informationProviding advisory support to national and regional counterpartsDraftingreviewingand disseminating human rights reports

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located at various UN locations.

What is the compensation?

Compensation is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, 5 years of experience, knowledge of human rights law, and skills in drafting reports.

How do I apply?

Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by visiting the provided link.

How to apply

Apply directly on Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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