Human Rights Officer (TJO), P-3
Quick answer
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is hiring a mid-level Human Rights Officer (TJO), P-3 in Kyiv, Ukraine to conduct monitoring and reporting on human rights violations.
- Role
- Human Rights Officer (TJO), P-3
- Organization
- Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU)
- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Human Rights Officer will conduct monitoring, documentation, and analysis of human rights violations in Ukraine, including field missions and reporting.
What you'll do
- Conduct substantive monitoring of the implementation of human rights and international humanitarian law
- Collect, document and analyse evidence-based information on civil, cultural, economic, social and/or political rights
- Draft, review and disseminate human rights reports, briefings and other communications
- Conduct field missions to document violations of international human rights and humanitarian law
- Provide human-rights-based technical assistance on administration of justice and security-sector issues
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in human rights, law, political science, or related fields
- Minimum of five years of experience in human rights or related areas
- Skills in conducting gender-, age- and trauma-sensitive human rights interviews
- Knowledge of international human rights law, norms, and standards
- Knowledge of international humanitarian law and its application
- Experience in drafting human rights reports, policy and other documents
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Is this a remote position?
No specific work location or schedule is mentioned; however, field missions may be required.
What is the compensation for this role?
Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.
How do I apply for this position?
Applications can be submitted through the UN recruitment platform, inspira.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application period ends on August 24, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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