Great Opportunity: Paid UN Human Rights Officer Vacancy in 2025. Apply!
- Job Opening ID: 259566
- Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian
- Job Family : Human Rights Affairs
- Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
- Duty Station : GENEVA
- Department/Office : Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
- Deadline : Aug 8, 2025
The United Nations is looking for a passionate Human Rights Officer. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact, advocating for those in need and driving positive change globally. This position is found in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Thematic Engagement, Special Procedures and Right to Development Division (TESPRDD), Development and Economic and Social Issues Branch (DESIB). The incumbent will report directly to the Chief of DESIB.
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Responsibilities
- Formulates human rights strategies relevant to business.
- Represents the High Commissioner on matters of business and human rights.
- Formulates the programme of work, budget and medium-term plan of the Business and human rights Section.
- Prepares human rights reports on key sectors or key regional developments.
- Develops and maintains relations with officials at the highest levels of governments and advises them on human rights issues and policies.
- Coordinates and oversees human rights research initiatives.
- Manages, coordinates, organizes and supervises other human rights officers or organizational segments as assigned.
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Requirements
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field.
- A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.
- A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area is required.
- A minimum of eight years of experience in leading business and human rights projects or work is required.
