UN Human Rights Jobs

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OHCHR

Programme Support Associate: Human Rights

JOB PURPOSE

This role supports the OHCHR Regional Office for Southern Africa (ROSA) in Pretoria, contributing to the UN Country Team's work in South Africa. The assignment offers structured mentoring and workplace learning, focusing on strengthening competencies in programme support, coordination, partnerships,...

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Pretoria, South Africa
2026-01-09 / 08/21/2026 12:00 AM
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OHCHR

Assistant Human Rights Officer

JOB PURPOSE

The Assistant Human Rights Officer will support the OHCHR Country Office in Tunisia by contributing to human rights monitoring, research, analysis, capacity development, coordination, and community engagement. The role involves documenting human rights developments, analyzing trends with a focus on ...

NUNV-A
Tunis, Tunisia
2026-01-09 / 08/26/2026 12:00 AM
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OHCHR SDN

Associate Human Rights Officer - Sudan Response

JOB PURPOSE

This role supports the UN Human Rights Sudan Country Office's efforts to address the ongoing severe humanitarian and human rights crisis. The incumbent will contribute to integrating human rights principles into humanitarian and development frameworks, monitor and report on violations of internation...

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Nairobi, Sudan
2026-10-16 / 17/08/2026 00:00
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OHCHR

Human Rights Communications Associate (Palestine Focus)

JOB PURPOSE

This role supports the OHCHR OPT office's mandate by assisting the Head of Communications in human rights work and executing planning and organization tasks for communications and advocacy. The UN Volunteer will contribute to monitoring and reporting on human rights issues, drafting various communic...

IUNV-A
Amman, State of Palestine
2026-10-16 / 17/08/2026 00:00
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OHCHR Liberia

Human Rights Officer

JOB PURPOSE

This role supports OHCHR Liberia's strategic approach to youth engagement, aiming to empower young people as agents of change in human rights protection and prevention of violations. The assignment focuses on addressing the restrictive civic space in Liberia, which hinders youth participation in gov...

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Monrovia, Liberia
2026-10-19 / 17/08/2026 00:00
UN Secretariat
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER

JOB PURPOSE

The Human Rights Officer is responsible for leading early warning and prevention efforts, developing analysis, and identifying preventative measures for human rights protection needs, potentially through remote monitoring or in-country missions. The role involves establishing partnerships with early...

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Panama City, United States
2026-07-16 / 2026-08-15
UN Secretariat
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER (TJO)

JOB PURPOSE

The Human Rights Officer is tasked with monitoring, documenting, verifying, analyzing, and reporting on alleged violations of international human rights and humanitarian law and their impact on civilians within Ukraine. This involves conducting field missions, interviewing victims and witnesses, app...

P-3
Kyiv, Ukraine
2026-08-04 / 2026-08-18
UN Secretariat
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER/INVESTIGATOR, (Temporary Job Opening)

JOB PURPOSE

The Human Rights Officer/Investigator is responsible for researching, collecting, and analyzing information related to human rights, international humanitarian, and criminal law to support the mandate of the Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua. This involves conducting investigations, includi...

P-3
Panama City, United States
2026-08-04 / 2026-08-18
UN Secretariat
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Consultant in See Level Rise and Human Rights

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of this consultancy is to develop practical tools and resources to support OHCHR staff in addressing the human rights implications of sea-level rise. This includes providing technical assistance and capacity-building, with a focus on adaptation responses such as planned relocations and i...

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Geneva, Switzerland
2026-08-12 / 2026-08-19
UN Secretariat
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Associate Human Rights Officer

JOB PURPOSE

The Associate Human Rights Officer's primary purpose is to monitor and analyze the implementation of international human rights and humanitarian law in Syria. This involves collecting and documenting evidence-based information on civil, cultural, economic, social, and political rights, and supportin...

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Damascus, United States
2026-08-06 / 2026-08-21
UN Secretariat
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER (TJO)

JOB PURPOSE

The Human Rights Officer in Pemba, Mozambique, is tasked with conducting comprehensive monitoring and investigations into the implementation of international human rights and humanitarian law. This involves collecting, documenting, and analyzing evidence-based information on various rights to inform...

P-3
Pemba, Tanzania
2026-08-07 / 2026-08-22
UN Secretariat
UN Support Office in Haiti

Human Rights Officer

JOB PURPOSE

The Human Rights Officer is responsible for conducting substantive research and analysis of human rights issues and events in Haiti, assessing their impact on the overall human rights situation. This includes collecting and analyzing human rights data, ensuring gender-specific indicators are conside...

NO-C
Port-au-prince, Haiti
2026-08-14 / 2026-08-22
UN Secretariat
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

"Pasantía de Apoyo a la Misión Técnica de ONU Derechos Humanos en Perú sobre Monitoreo Legislativo "

JOB PURPOSE

This internship aims to enrich the United Nations' human rights work in Peru by providing support to the Technical Mission of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. The intern will assist in monitoring the legislative agenda on priority human rights issues, contributing to the analysi...

I-1
Lima, Peru
2026-08-10 / 2026-08-24
UN Secretariat
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER (Open-ended) (TJO)

JOB PURPOSE

The Human Rights Officer is responsible for monitoring the implementation of human rights and international humanitarian law, analyzing evidence-based information on various rights, and providing advisory support to national counterparts and civil society. The role involves supporting treaty bodies,...

P-3
Geneva, Switzerland
2026-08-11 / 2026-08-25
UN Secretariat
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Associate Human Rights Officer

JOB PURPOSE

The Associate Human Rights Officer will implement anti-discrimination activities within the OHCHR office in Sarajevo. This involves monitoring international human rights and humanitarian law, analyzing developments, and supporting follow-up on recommendations from human rights mechanisms. The role r...

NO-B
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
2026-08-11 / 2026-08-26
IOM

International Consultant: Development Of Standard Operating Procedures (sops) To Strengthen Migrant Support, Protection And Access To Rights In Georgia

JOB PURPOSE

This consultancy aims to strengthen the capacity of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Georgia to provide effective advocacy, information, and support services to migrants. The primary objective is to develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) tailored for CSOs, ensuring a standar...

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Tbilisi, Georgia
2026-08-12 / 2026-08-28
UN Secretariat
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Human Rights (Right to Development) Internship

JOB PURPOSE

This internship aims to support the Human Rights Officer in the Right to Development Section (RTDS) at OHCHR. The intern will contribute to the implementation of the mandate of the Secretary-General and the High Commissioner regarding the realization of the right to development. Key contributions in...

I-1
Geneva, Switzerland
2026-08-07 / 2026-08-31
UN Secretariat
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Sri Lanka accountability project INTERN

JOB PURPOSE

This internship aims to support the OHCHR's mission in protecting human rights for all and empowering individuals to realize their rights. The intern will contribute to the Sri Lanka accountability project by assisting with information analysis, research, and data management related to human rights ...

I-1
Geneva, Switzerland
2026-08-05 / 2026-08-31
UN Secretariat
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Human Rights Intern: Middle East and North Africa

JOB PURPOSE

This internship aims to support the Middle East and North Africa Section of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. The intern will assist in the systematic collection and analysis of information concerning the human rights situation in the region. This includes researching and draftin...

I-1
Geneva, Switzerland
2025-09-02 / 2026-09-01
UN Secretariat
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER

JOB PURPOSE

The Human Rights Officer will conduct in-depth research and analysis on business and human rights issues, assessing their impact on human rights situations. A key responsibility is ensuring that business and human rights considerations, including gender equality, are integrated into political, human...

P-3
Geneva, Switzerland
2026-07-28 / 2026-09-11
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