Human Rights Specialist
Quick answer
OHCHR is hiring a Human Rights Specialist in Panama to support monitoring of the human rights situation, provide technical assistance, and contribute to the documentation and production of analytical materials on civil and political rights violations.
- Role
- Human Rights Specialist
- Organization
- OHCHR
- Location
- Panama
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
The Human Rights Specialist will support monitoring of the human rights situation in Panama, provide technical assistance, and contribute to the documentation and production of analytical materials on civil and political rights violations.
What you'll do
- Support monitoring of the human rights situation in Panama
- Provide technical assistance to promote compliance with international human rights standards
- Contribute to the documentation and production of analytical materials on civil and political rights violations
- Support planning, implementation, and systematization of technical assistance, advocacy, and dialogue activities
- Collaborate on initiatives to strengthen protection and participation mechanisms
- Support integration of the human rights approach in UN system work in Panama
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience in human rights field at national or international level
- Excellent knowledge of international human rights instruments and tools for their promotion and protection
- Experience working with UN agencies and relevant regional actors
- Self-motivation, ability to work with minimal supervision, and ability to meet tight deadlines
- Experience working on human rights in Latin America and the Caribbean
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Panama.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, experience in the human rights field, and knowledge of international human rights instruments.
How can I apply?
Applications should be submitted by 12/31 to the OHCHR in Panama.
How to apply
Apply directly on OHCHR's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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