Human Rights Officer, P3
Quick answer
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is hiring a mid-level Human Rights Officer (GENEVA) to conduct research, analyze data, and represent the UN human rights program at meetings. A Master's degree is required, and the position is fixed-term limited.
- Role
- Human Rights Officer, P3
- Organization
- Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
- Location
- GENEVA
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Human Resources
The role
The Human Rights Officer will conduct research and analysis of human rights and economic policy issues, collect and analyze data, provide support to sub-commissions, and represent the UN human rights program at meetings.
What you'll do
- Conducts substantive research and analysis of human rights and economic policy issues/events and assesses their impact on the human rights situation in assigned region or country.
- Collects and analyses human rights and economic policy data and indicators in country/region of assignment, 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.
- Writes a variety of reports, communications, briefings, statements, etc., including to policy-making bodies.
- Represents UN human rights programme at working level meetings.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, development economics, international development, social sciences or related field is required.
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, economic affairs or related area.
- At least three years of work experience as an economist engaged in economic policy and human rights issues is required.
- Work experience with the United Nations, regional institutions or similar international settings is desirable.
- Experience managing and conducting technical cooperation, capacity-building (in-person and remote), and/or training programs is desirable.
- Experience in economic, social and cultural rights and sustainable development goals is desirable.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in GENEVA.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree in economics, development economics, international development, social sciences or related field, and at least five years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, economic affairs or related area.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by following the instructions provided.
Is the job remote?
The work schedule is not specified, but the job is with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in GENEVA.
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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