Human Rights Officer (Statistical Data), P3
Quick answer
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in GENEVA, Switzerland is hiring a mid-level Human Rights Officer (Statistical Data), P3, to support the development and application of definitional, methodological, data collection and disaggregation guidance, tools and documentation on human rights indicators.
- Role
- Human Rights Officer (Statistical Data), P3
- Organization
- Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
- Location
- GENEVA, Switzerland
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
Supports development and application of definitional, methodological, data collection and disaggregation guidance, tools and documentation on indicators identified under international human rights standards, and in connection with OHCHR’s Global Human Rights Indicator Framework, indicators of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and other relevant statistical indicator frameworks.
What you'll do
- Supports development and application of definitional, methodological, data collection and disaggregation guidance, tools and documentation on indicators identified under international human rights standards
- Supports organization and delivery of training activities, technical assistance, consultations and collaboration with in-house and external partners
- Reviews available literature, standards and practices in the field of human rights and statistics
- Organizes, designs, plans and carries out the collection, evaluation, analysis, compilation and dissemination of statistical data
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Law, Social Sciences or other related fields
- At least five years of progressively responsible experience in conducting analytical work or policy-oriented research in human rights or related area
- Experience working on analysing, interpreting and aggregating quantitative and qualitative data for the purpose of statistical indicator production
- Experience working in or closely with national and international human rights institutions
- Experience working in, or closely with, national or international statistical organizations
- Fluency in English and French
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in GENEVA, Switzerland.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, at least five years of relevant experience, and fluency in English and French.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the UN recruitment platform, inspira, by the deadline of 10/14/2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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