SENIOR HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER/COORDINATOR (TEMPORARY JOB OPENING)
Quick answer
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is hiring a Senior Human Rights Officer/Coordinator (Temporary Job Opening) based in KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo to manage the Commission's Secretariat and ensure compliance with strategic objectives.
- Role
- SENIOR HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER/COORDINATOR (TEMPORARY JOB OPENING)
- Organization
- Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
- Location
- KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Human Resources
The role
The Senior Human Rights Officer, Coordinator will be responsible for supervising the development of investigation plans and supporting Members of the Commission on substantive, operational, and administrative procedures.
What you'll do
- Supervise development of investigation plans and tools
- Support Members on substantive, operational, and administrative procedures
- Manage overall work of the Commission’s Secretariat
- Ensure compliance with strategic objectives and standard fact-finding methodology
- Coordinate investigating and reporting tasks
- Oversee protection measures for victims and witnesses
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in law, political science, international relations or related field
- Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible work experience in human rights
- Minimum of five years of experience managing teams
- Experience working in the region or relevant context is desirable
- UN Level II proficiency in English and French required
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located?
The job is based in KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo.
What is the compensation for this position?
Compensation details are not specified.
What qualifications are required for this role?
A Master's degree or equivalent in law, political science, international relations or related field and at least ten years of relevant work experience are required.
How do I apply for this position?
Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform on the UN website by following the instructions provided.
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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