SENIOR HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER
Quick answer
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is hiring a Senior Human Rights Officer (P-5) to provide strategic oversight for human rights monitoring and field verification missions, with a focus on civil, cultural, economic, social, and political rights.
- Role
- SENIOR HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER
- Organization
- Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
- Location
- All UN locations
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Human Resources
The role
The incumbent will provide strategic oversight for the monitoring of the implementation of human rights and international humanitarian law, ensuring follow-up on recommendations from human rights mechanisms, and providing strategic direction for the collection, documentation, and management of evidence-based information on civil, cultural, economic, social, and political rights.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic oversight for the monitoring of the implementation of human rights and international humanitarian law.
- Provide strategic direction for the collection, documentation, and management of evidence-based information on civil, cultural, economic, social, and political rights.
- Set the strategic framework for and provide senior-level oversight of human rights monitoring and field verification missions.
- Represent and engage at a senior level in inter-governmental negotiations, public forums, and peace processes.
- Provide authoritative senior-level guidance to UN leadership and UN partners on the integration of human rights into protection, rule of law, human rights economy, transitional justice, and accountability.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in human rights, law, political science, international relations, or related field.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in human rights or related areas.
- Knowledge of international human rights law, norms, and standards.
- Skills to integrate a human rights-based approach, leave no one behind, gender equality, and women's empowerment into all areas of work.
- Programme Management skills.
- Ability to mobilize support from a wide range of partners and stakeholders.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in All UN locations.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, at least 10 years of experience, knowledge of international human rights law, and skills to integrate a human rights-based approach.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 10/31/2026.
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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