Human Rights Officer/Security Sector Adviser
Quick answer
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is hiring a mid-level Human Rights Officer/Security Sector Adviser in Vienna, Austria to research and analyze human rights violations, conduct investigations, and draft reports. Compensation not specified.
- Role
- Human Rights Officer/Security Sector Adviser
- Organization
- Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
- Location
- VIENNA, Austria
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Human Rights Officer/Security Sector Adviser will research, collect and analyze information related to human rights violations in Belarus, conduct investigations, and draft reports.
What you'll do
- Researches, collects and analyses information pertaining to human rights violations
- Gathers and analyzes information on the State police structure
- Conducts investigations including interviews with victims and witnesses
- Drafts relevant sections for reports
- Ensures that all measures are taken for the protection of victims and witnesses
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in law, political science, international relations or related field
- Minimum five years of progressively responsible work experience in human rights, political affairs, or related area
- Experience in gathering and analyzing information on State police structure is desirable
- Fluency in English and Russian (both oral and written) required
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Vienna, Austria.
What is the compensation for this position?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree and at least five years of relevant work experience.
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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