SENIOR HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER
Quick answer
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is hiring a Senior Human Rights Officer in Nassau, The Bahamas, to lead and coordinate the work of the CARICOM Regional Office, advise governments on human rights matters, and represent the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the region. The position is open until 08/30/2026.
- Role
- SENIOR HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER
- Organization
- Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
- Location
- NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Senior Human Rights Officer will lead and coordinate the work of the CARICOM Regional Office, advise governments on human rights matters, and represent the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the region.
What you'll do
- Lead and coordinate the work of the CARICOM Regional Office
- Advise governments on human rights matters
- Represent the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the region
- Manage the office, including supervision, management, guidance, development, and coaching of staff
- Design, develop, and implement significant policy and program changes
- Formulate the programme of work, budget, and medium-term plan of the regional office
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field
- A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area
- Experience in designing and delivering capacity-building initiatives on international and regional human rights mechanisms
- Experience in high-level policy and advocacy engagement with senior government officials and high-level decision-makers
- Experience supporting the integration of human rights into strategic planning and programming processes
- Experience in integrating human rights into humanitarian response to natural disasters and recovery efforts
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Nassau, The Bahamas.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, ten years of experience in human rights, and experience in capacity-building initiatives and policy engagement.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the UN recruitment platform, inspira, by the deadline of 08/30/2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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