UN Human Rights Jobs
Explore United Nations human rights vacancies involving monitoring, reporting, protection, rule of law, advocacy, policy, and field-based mandates.
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Human Rights Officer
The Human Rights Officer's purpose is to monitor and investigate compliance with international human rights and humanitarian law, analyze data for early warning and policy development, and draft evidence-based reports. The role involves integrating human rights perspectives into peace, humanitarian,...
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Prevention Of And Response To Sexual Exploitation And Abuse And Sexual Harassment (pseah) Officer
This role is responsible for supporting IOM's Prevention of and Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEAH) efforts at the country level. The PSEAH Officer provides technical oversight and management support, adhering to a victim-centred approach. The position contributes...
P-2HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER (TJO)
The Human Rights Officer will be responsible for planning and coordinating human rights activities, including thematic and country-specific mandates, with a focus on gender perspectives. This involves conducting in-depth research and analysis of human rights violations through interviews with victim...
P-3Human Rights Intern
This internship aims to provide practical experience in international human rights law and treaty body mechanisms. The intern will support the Human Rights Treaties Branch in its core functions, including servicing treaty body meetings, conducting research, and assisting with capacity-building initi...
I-1SENIOR HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER/COORDINATOR (TEMPORARY JOB OPENING)
The Senior Human Rights Officer, Coordinator will lead the development of investigation plans, methodologies, and tools for data collection and processing. This role supports the Commission Members on substantive, operational, and administrative procedures, ensuring adherence to strategic objectives...
P-5Associate Human Rights Officer (TJO)
The Associate Human Rights Officer's primary purpose is to support the OHCHR's monitoring mission in Ukraine, with a specific focus on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). This involves in-depth research and data collection on human rights issues, particularly CRSV, identifying emerging trends, ...
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The Human Rights Officer is responsible for leading and coordinating efforts to monitor the implementation of human rights and international humanitarian law, ensuring follow-up on recommendations from human rights mechanisms to promote compliance and accountability. This includes managing the colle...
P-4HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER
The Human Rights Officer's purpose is to conduct substantive monitoring and investigation of human rights and international humanitarian law compliance, ensuring accountability and adherence to international standards. This involves collecting and analyzing evidence-based information to inform early...
P-3HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER (Special Assistant) (2 positions)
The Human Rights Officer provides direct and timely support to the Director of the Thematic and Special Procedures Division. This involves strategic planning, reporting, advocacy, and offering guidance on complex thematic human rights issues. The role requires reviewing and monitoring the implementa...
P-4Intern with the Intergovernmental Working Group on the Human Rights of Older Persons
This internship aims to provide students and recent graduates with valuable experience within the United Nations system, specifically supporting the Intergovernmental Working Group on the Human Rights of Older Persons (IGWG HROP). The role is crucial for the IGWG HROP's mandate of elaborating an int...
I-1DONOR AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS (REPORTING/COMMUNICATIONS)
This internship aims to support the OHCHR's mission by assisting the Donor and External Relations Section in Brussels. The role involves contributing to donor intelligence and strategy by researching EU external action priorities and funding opportunities relevant to human rights. It also supports r...
I-1HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER (TJO)
The Human Rights Officer will lead monitoring, verification, and documentation efforts in line with the Country Office's program and priorities. This role involves developing legal analysis and guidance, providing technical cooperation, and evaluating the implementation of international human rights...
P-4Intern
This internship provides individuals from diverse academic backgrounds with exposure to the work of the United Nations, specifically within the Anti-Racial Discrimination Section (ARDS) of the OHCHR. The role contributes to the Section's mandate of eliminating racial discrimination worldwide by supp...
I-1Legal Intern
The Legal Intern will support the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate's mandate by assisting in critical research and analysis related to counter-terrorism instruments and human rights. This role involves contributing to the preparation of analytical papers, reports, and correspondence...
I-1INTERN - PUBLIC INFORMATION
This internship aims to support the OHCHR's mission to raise global awareness of human rights, empower individuals to realize their rights, and assist stakeholders in upholding human rights. The intern will contribute to public information efforts by monitoring media and social media, analyzing tren...
I-1Consultancy for the design of the overall architecture to operationalize the Public Policy for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders in Guatemala
The primary purpose of this consultancy is to provide senior international-level technical assistance to the State of Guatemala, under the leadership of relevant state institutions (COPADEH, MINGOB, Public Prosecutor’s Office). The role focuses on designing the overall architecture to operationalize...
CONDigital Tech & Human Rights intern
This internship aims to support the Digital Technology and Human Rights (DTHR) section of the OHCHR in its mission to protect human rights for all. The intern will contribute to various aspects of the section's work, including research, analysis, and documentation related to digital technology and h...
I-1ASSISTANT HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER, 3 POSTS
The primary purpose of the Assistant Human Rights Officer role is to support the implementation of the OHCHR Syria programme unit activities and contribute to the overall mission and strategic objectives in Syria. This involves conducting essential research and analysis on human rights issues, ensur...
NO-AHUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER
The Human Rights Officer is responsible for supporting the promotion and protection of human rights across southern Africa. This involves developing country engagement strategies, providing thematic expertise, and delivering technical assistance to various stakeholders. The role focuses on mainstrea...
P-3Human Rights and Gender Associate
This UNV assignment supports the UN Resident Coordinator's Office (UNRCO) in Uruguay to strengthen the coordination and coherence of the UN Country Team (UNCT). The role is crucial for advancing human rights, gender equality, and the Leave No One Behind principle, in alignment with UN reform and the...
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