Human Rights Officer, P4

LocationAll UN locations

LevelSenior

Posted2w ago

Human Resources

Quick answer

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is hiring a Human Rights Officer, P4, to lead and coordinate human rights monitoring and field verification missions, draft reports, and provide technical support, with a focus on all UN locations.

Role: Human Rights Officer, P4
Organization: Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Location: All UN locations
Level: Senior
Category: Human Resources

The role

The Human Rights Officer will lead and coordinate the monitoring of the implementation of human rights and international humanitarian law, ensuring appropriate follow-up on recommendations from human rights mechanisms, and providing substantive advice and technical support to national and regional counterparts.

What you'll do

Lead and coordinate the monitoring of the implementation of human rights and international humanitarian law
Ensure appropriate follow-up on recommendations from human rights mechanisms
Provide substantive advice and technical support to national and regional counterparts
Lead the design and delivery of human rights capacity-building programmes
Ensure human rights mainstreaming within assigned areas of responsibility
Advise UN leadership and UN partners on the integration of human rights into various areas

What it takes

Advanced university degree in human rights, law, political science, or related field
A minimum of 7 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
Skills to integrate a human rights-based approach, leave no one behind, gender equality, and women's empowerment into all areas of work
Programme management skills

What you'll bring

Lead and coordinate human rights monitoring and field verification missionsDraft human rights reportspolicy and other documentsProvide substantive advice and technical support to national and regional counterpartsLead the design and delivery of human rights capacity-building programmesEnsure human rights mainstreaming within assigned areas of responsibility

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in all UN locations.

What is the compensation?

Compensation is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, 7 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 the deadline of 10/02/2026.

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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