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United Nations (UN) Human Rights Officer Vacancy in Geneva for 2025. Apply Now!

Human Rights Officer Details

  • Position(s): Human Rights Officer
  • Organization: United Nations
  • Job Opening ID: 249739
  • Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian
  • Job Family : Human Rights Affairs
  • Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
  • Duty Station : GENEVA
  • Department/Office : Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
  • Deadline: Jan 5, 2025

Organizational Setting and Reporting

United Nations (UN) Human Rights Officer Vacancy in Geneva for 2025. This position is located in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), in the Anti-Racial Discrimination Section, the Rule of Law Equality and Non-Discrimination Branch, the Thematic Engagement, Special Procedures and Right to Development Division, Geneva. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Anti-Racial Discrimination Section.

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The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Provides support to ARDS activities, in particular, organising an intersessional high level panel discussion on the “incompatibility between democracy and racism” and preparing a related summary report for submission to the Human Rights Council.
  • Reviews, monitors and evaluates activities relating to the implementation of international human rights instruments, including recommendations of treaty bodies and mechanisms of the Human Rights Council.
  • Prepares relevant human rights parts of reports for the General Assembly, HRC, etc. notes on the status of ratification of human rights instruments, etc.
  • Meets regularly with the UN staff, national officials as well as other stakeholders to plan projects and review project activities.
  • Works with UN and non-governmental programmes in the country/region to integrate human rights, including their gender dimensions in their programs; helps design and implements the human rights program and designs the organization and focus of the evaluation.
  • Ensures up-to-date information regarding substantive matters in the field of human rights and makes recommendations on actions to take.
  • Makes contact with other sectors of the UN, other international organizations and governments on coordination and policy matters; brief representatives and provides, as appropriate suggestions and recommendations.
  • Trains and supervises new/junior staff.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
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Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of and exposure to a range of human rights issues including approaches and techniques to address sensitive and complex human rights their political, ethnic, racial, gender and socio-economic dimensions. Knowledge of institutional mandates of human rights organizations, prevailing policies and procedures. Ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on the human rights situation in the region or country of assignment, including the political environment and legal statutes as they pertain to human rights. Ability to complete in-depth studies and reach conclusions on possible causes and solutions to human rights problems in specific societies and systems. Demonstrated skills in training civil authorities, and members of advocacy groups to recognize warning signs of civil unrest and take preventive action to avert hostilities.

Ability to relate to human rights issues and perspectives, including their gender equality dimensions, to political, social, economic and humanitarian programmes in affected countries and areas. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

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PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Requirements

Education

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field is required.
  • 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.

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Work Experience

  • A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area is required.
  • Experience in working on issues related to racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and other forms of intolerance or related issues is desirable.
  • Experience in working on democracy and related issues is desirable.
  • Experience in drafting human rights reports is desirable.

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