SENIOR PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
Quick answer
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is hiring a Senior Public Information Officer in Geneva, Switzerland, to drive advocacy and communications strategy, providing strategic leadership and managing a diverse team. Compensation not specified.
- Role
- SENIOR PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
- Organization
- Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
- Location
- GENEVA, Switzerland
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Senior Public Information Officer is responsible for driving OHCHR's advocacy and communications strategy, providing strategic leadership, and managing a diverse team to ensure high-quality communication products and services.
What you'll do
- Drive OHCHR's advocacy and communications strategy in line with High Commissioner priorities
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for the section and lead the development and implementation of communications strategy
- Oversee and assure the quality of all communication products and services
- Build broad strategic partnerships to strengthen outreach and advocacy impact
- Identify and integrate innovative tools, data, and trends into office communications
- Ensure high-quality human rights campaigns and stories have global reach and measurable benefits
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in communications
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible work experience in public information, strategic communications, journalism, international relations, public administration or related area
- Minimum of five years of managerial experience
- Experience in digital outreach and the use of social media
- Experience working within the United Nations common system or similar international organization
- Proven track record of excellent management, including results-based management and experience managing staff, budgets and planning
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree in communications, 10 years of progressively responsible work experience, and five years of managerial experience.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform at https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=283576&languageCd=ENG until 10 September 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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