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Join UN as a Human Rights Officer Job at the Office of the Victims’ Rights Advocate. Apply Today!
Join UN as a Human Rights Officer Job at the Office of the Victims’ Rights Advocate. Apply Today!
- Job Opening ID: 258912
- Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian
- Job Family : Human Rights Affairs
- Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
- Duty Station : NEW YORK
- Department/Office : Office of the Victims’ Rights Advocate
- Date Posted : May 28, 2025
- Deadline : Jun 10, 2025
The UN is seeking a compassionate Human Rights Officer to join the Office of the Victims’ Rights Advocate. If you’re dedicated to promoting justice and supporting vulnerable communities, apply today and help shape a brighter future for all! This position is located in the Office of the Victims’ Rights Advocate (OVRA). The incumbent reports to the Human Rights Officer (P4) and the Victims’ Rights Advocate/Assistant Secretary-General.
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Responsibilities
- Plans and coordinates activities related to the mandate of the Victims’ Rights Advocate, including from a gender perspective.
- Conducts substantive research and analysis on development of policy and advocacy documents.
- Collects and analyses substantive matters in the field of human rights on the mandate of the Office and makes recommendations on actions to take.
- Liaises with departments and offices across the United Nations system and advocates in the field so every victim receives appropriate personal care and receives follow-up on progress of actions on his/her submission/complaint.
- Ensures human rights issues, including consideration of their gender equality dimension, are integrated into political, humanitarian and economic efforts and programme.
- Defines work plan for area assigned in accordance with established terms of reference.
- Assists and supports the development and implementation of training programmes on a victim-centred approach for international and national civilians, uniformed personnel.
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Requirements
Education
- An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related fields is required.
- A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law, social sciences or related area is required.
- Experience in drafting reports, including official reports is required.
- Experience in organizing visits, events, seminars or conferences for various stakeholders is required.
- Experience in legal assistance, international human rights law, criminal justice, child protection or victims’ protection is desirable.
