Human Rights Officer (Sustainable Development Advisor)
Quick answer
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is hiring a Human Rights Officer (Sustainable Development Advisor) to work in either Pretoria or Bangkok, with a focus on integrating human rights into sustainable development policies and programs.
- Role
- Human Rights Officer (Sustainable Development Advisor)
- Organization
- United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
- Location
- PRETORIA, BANGKOK
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Human Rights Officer (Sustainable Development Advisor) will assist the work of OHCHR at the regional level, providing analysis and advice on policy, programming, and capacity development in relation to human rights-based economic and social policies, development, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
What you'll do
- Assists the work of OHCHR at the regional level and provides analysis and advice on policy, programming, and capacity development in relation to human rights-based economic and social policies, development, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
- Provides advice on integration of human rights into State and UN development policy and practice, as well as UN Common Country Analysis (CCA) and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks (UNSDCF) as well as national development strategies.
- Provides policy advice and technical assistance to strengthen national capacities.
- Reviews, monitors and evaluates activities relating to the implementation of international human rights instruments, including recommendations of treaty bodies and mechanisms of the Human Rights Council.
- Prepares relevant human rights parts of reports for the General Assembly, HRC, etc.
- Trains and supervises new/junior staff.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, development economics, social sciences or related field.
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law, development economics or related area is required.
- At least three years of experience in integrating human rights into sustainable development, including economic and social policies and programs, at regional and/or national level, is required.
- Experience in undertaking research and analysis and/or drafting reports and other documents in the area of human rights and development financing is required.
- Fluency in English and French is required.
- Knowledge of institutional mandates of human rights organizations, prevailing policies and procedures is required.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in either Pretoria or Bangkok.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, at least seven years of experience, and fluency in English and French.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted through the UN recruitment platform, inspira, by the application deadline of October 12, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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