Human Rights Officer (Protection of Civilians Specialist)
Quick answer
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Amman, Jordan is hiring a Human Rights Officer (Protection of Civilians Specialist) to lead coordination and protection strategies, paying Not specified.
- Role
- Human Rights Officer (Protection of Civilians Specialist)
- Organization
- Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
- Location
- AMMAN, Jordan
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Human Rights Officer (Protection of Civilians Specialist) will lead coordination between human rights components, mission protection bodies, UN agencies, humanitarian NGOs, and civil society to integrate human rights into protection of civilians planning and response.
What you'll do
- Lead coordination between human rights components, mission protection bodies, UN agencies, humanitarian NGOs, and civil society to integrate human rights into protection of civilians planning and response
- Develop and implement mission-wide and local protection strategies and action plans
- Chair Protection Working Groups and ensure human rights mainstreaming in protection coordination
- Facilitate information sharing with relevant UN stakeholders to enhance response planning and integrate findings into mission databases
- Lead the identification and analysis of drivers of harm, risk factors, and emerging threats to civilians
- Manage and coordinate the activities of the team
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in human rights, law, political science, international relations, social sciences, economics, public policy, sustainable development, humanitarian affairs or related field
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in human rights or related areas
- Relevant experience in political affairs, public affairs, international relations, law, social sciences, economics, development, humanitarian affairs, or other related areas
- At least 5 years of demonstrated knowledge of protection of civilians and related frameworks
- At least 5 years of demonstrated knowledge of the application of human rights in humanitarian contexts
- Knowledge of development or humanitarian frameworks and processes is desirable
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Amman, Jordan.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, at least 7 years of experience in human rights, and relevant experience in related areas.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by the deadline of 08/30/2026.
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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