Human Rights Jobs at the United Nations

IOMBangkok, THCloses 17 Jul

This home-based consultancy involves developing two analytical reports focused on trafficking in persons for forced criminality and the protection of migrant fishers in the ASEAN region. The consultant will identify gaps in consular assistance and referral practices to strengthen evidence-based policy engagement and protection frameworks.

IOMCap-Haitien, HTCloses 23 Jul

Based in Cap-Haitien, this role coordinates IOM Haiti's migrant protection and assistance interventions for forcibly returned migrants and vulnerable populations. The officer ensures effective interagency coordination within the Protection Cluster and integrates safeguarding principles into operational response strategies.

OHCHRGeneva, CHCloses 17 Jul

The consultant will conduct research and analysis to draft a mandated OHCHR report on the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The role involves evaluating lessons learned, identifying good practices, and formulating evidence-based recommendations for States and development actors.

OHCHRMexico City, MXCloses 18 Jul

The consultant will support the incorporation of international human rights standards into the implementation of the Mexico City Care System Law. This role involves providing technical assistance to public institutions to ensure that regulations and services promote autonomy and community inclusion for persons with disabilities.

UNICEFBrussels, BECloses 26 Jul

UNICEF seeks a consultant to develop advocacy briefs and strategic engagement plans focused on tackling child labour through responsible business conduct. The role involves bridging the gap between human rights due diligence frameworks and systems-strengthening measures to address the root causes of child rights violations in global supply chains.

OHCHRCloses 8 Aug

Based in Aden, Yemen, this officer advises the Head of Office on all security matters and develops risk management strategies to ensure the safe conduct of human rights operations. The role involves monitoring local security trends, conducting field missions, and coordinating with the UN Security Management System to protect personnel and assets.

UNICEFIslamabad, PKCloses 23 Jul

Based in Islamabad, this role provides technical support to UNICEF Pakistan's Risk and Safeguarding Unit. The specialist drives an integrated approach to risk management, focusing on social and environmental safeguards, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), and partner risk assessments to enhance programme quality.

UNICEFNairobi, KECloses 18 Jul

This consultancy facilitates a highly participatory strategic planning process for The Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action. The consultant will define the Alliance's future strategic direction, value proposition, and role within the evolving humanitarian ecosystem for the 2027–2031 period.

UNICEFAmman, JOCloses 18 Jul

This international consultancy provides technical and coordination support to advance UNICEF's global agenda on inclusive education. The consultant will lead the development of a Disability-Inclusive Education Hub and create practical knowledge products to help country offices and ministries strengthen equitable education systems.

UN SecretariatGeneva, CHCloses 22 Jul

The Language Specialist provides interpretation, translation, and transcription services for the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar. The role involves handling sensitive evidentiary materials and ensuring accurate communication between Mechanism personnel and various interlocutors.

OHCHRCloses 16 Jul

This position leads the Secretariat of the Commission of Inquiry on the situation in North and South Kivu provinces in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The incumbent manages the overall work of the Commission, ensuring that investigations and reporting tasks are carried out according to standard fact-finding methodologies and strategic objectives.

UNHCRCanberra, AUCloses 22 Jul

This internship supports the Multi-Country Office in Canberra with legal protection and durable solutions portfolios across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific. The intern contributes to legal research, operational casework, and advocacy efforts for forcibly displaced and stateless persons.

UN WomenLa Paz, BOCloses 22 Jul

This consultancy supports UN Women in Bolivia by developing a technical and methodological guide for investigating sexual violence crimes within the critical first 72 hours. The consultant will define institutional roles and intervention protocols for prosecutors, police, and forensic experts to reduce impunity and prevent re-victimization.

UN SecretariatGeneva, CHCloses 20 Jul

This consultancy supports the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM) by reviewing and analyzing evidentiary materials to identify information pertinent to the mandate. The role involves processing diverse media formats in the Myanmar language and preparing analytical reports for potential use in international courts or tribunals.

UN SecretariatGeneva, CHCloses 20 Jul

This consultancy supports the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar by providing specialized contextual and linguistic expertise regarding Rakhine State. The specialist will review evidentiary materials, maintain specialized glossaries, and advise on witness interview plans to support international accountability efforts.

OHCHRGeneva, CHCloses 23 Jul

This position is based in the Investigation Support Section of the Human Rights Inquiries Branch in Geneva. The incumbent conducts investigations into alleged violations of international human rights and humanitarian law, specifically advising on child protection and gender-sensitive interviewing techniques.

UNICEFPeshawar, PKCloses 21 Jul

This consultancy provides technical support to the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to strengthen and operationalize a resilient child protection system. The consultant will focus on consolidating tools, standard operating procedures, and capacity building to improve case management and referral mechanisms across priority districts.

UN SecretariatPanama City, PACloses 27 Jul

The consultant will conduct a comprehensive Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) risk assessment for United Nations operations in Panama. This role involves designing assessment methodologies, analyzing organizational vulnerabilities, and developing a risk matrix to guide coordinated prevention and accountability actions.

OHCHRMonrovia, LRCloses 22 Jul

This role is based in Monrovia, Liberia, and focuses on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR) and business-related human rights issues. The officer coordinates activities, conducts substantive research, and ensures gender equality dimensions are integrated into political and economic programmes.

UNHCRBujumbura, BICloses 22 Jul

This role supports UNHCR registration and identity management activities, focusing on digital identity strategies and the inclusion of displaced persons into host state systems. The officer ensures that identity data is leveraged for protection, assistance delivery, and fraud mitigation while maintaining data privacy standards.

UNICEFBujumbura, BICloses 26 Jul

This international consultancy supports the development of a national strategy to professionalize and strengthen the social service workforce in Burundi. The consultant will address structural challenges such as inadequate training, lack of professional standards, and inefficient human resources policies to improve child protection outcomes.

UNICEFManagua, NICloses 21 Jul

UNICEF Nicaragua is establishing a roster of qualified professionals to provide technical support in child protection across development and humanitarian contexts. Selected experts will be contacted for short or long-term assignments to strengthen systems, prevent violence, and promote children's rights.

OHCHRJuba, SSCloses 17 Jul

This position is based within the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan, focusing on monitoring and investigating grave violations against children. The officer conducts child-sensitive investigations into alleged violations of international human rights and humanitarian law while ensuring protection and confidentiality for victims.

IOMSkopje, MKCloses 19 Jul

IOM seeks up to three local consultants to develop a practical handbook on Standard Operating Procedures for assisting unaccompanied minor children and vulnerable foreign nationals. The experts will translate complex legal and procedural standards into a user-friendly manual for stakeholders in social protection, law enforcement, and the judiciary.

FAOVarious Locations, ITCloses 15 Aug

This role supports the implementation of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) across FAO projects and programmes to ensure the rights of Indigenous Peoples are upheld. The specialist provides technical advice, capacity building, and policy guidance to integrate rights-based approaches into technical areas such as land tenure, forestry, and climate change.

UNICEFThimphu, BTCloses 16 Jul

This consultancy involves conducting a comprehensive study on children's engagement with the digital environment in Bhutan, focusing on online risks and the impact of Artificial Intelligence. The consultant will generate evidence to inform policy and programming responses that protect and empower children in an increasingly digital society.

UNICEFKyiv, UACloses 21 Jul

The Chief leads and manages the child protection section in Ukraine, establishing action plans to achieve sustainable results for children. The role involves strategic planning, advocacy, and technical support within a complex humanitarian and development context.

OHCHRCloses 9 Aug

This position is located in the UN Human Rights Training and Documentation Centre for South-West Asia and the Arab Region in Doha. The incumbent serves as the Coordinator of the Human Rights Training Unit, leading the development and delivery of regional human rights training programmes and materials for diverse stakeholders.

IOMBangkok, THCloses 21 Jul

This internship supports the Protection and Border Governance Unit in Thailand by managing vulnerability data and beneficiary profiles. The intern will develop analytical dashboards and briefs to inform case management and protection decision-making for vulnerable migrants.

OHCHRAddis Ababa, ETCloses 24 Jul

This senior role provides strategic oversight and authoritative direction for human rights monitoring, reporting, and capacity-building within the Regional Hub for East and Southern Africa. The incumbent manages a team to integrate human rights norms into political, development, and humanitarian frameworks while advising UN leadership on protection and accountability.

OHCHRVienna, ATCloses 3 Aug

This position is located in the Regional Hub for Europe and Central Asia in Vienna, supporting the Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Afghanistan. The officer provides expert advice on gender dimensions of human rights violations and ensures the integration of gender perspectives into monitoring and reporting activities.

OHCHRGeneva, CHCloses 1 Aug

This role is located within the Donor and External Relations Section of OHCHR in Geneva. The incumbent leads resource mobilization capacity building, develops strategic partnerships with diverse donors, and ensures a consistent office-wide approach to fundraising and donor relations.

OHCHRGeneva, CHCloses 25 Jul

This role is located in the Media Outreach and Spokesperson's Office of OHCHR in Geneva. The incumbent develops high-impact multimedia content and manages social media platforms to strengthen the organization's brand and human rights advocacy.

OHCHRAddis Ababa, ETCloses 23 Jul

This role serves as the regional focal point for economic, social, and cultural rights (ESCR) within the OHCHR Regional Office for East and Southern Africa. The officer develops evidence-based policy papers, monitors the implementation of international human rights instruments, and engages with UN agencies and national stakeholders to integrate human rights into regional programming.

IOMIslamabad, PK

This consultant will design and deliver specialized training modules to combat trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants in Pakistan. The role involves facilitating workshops for coordination committees and providing technical training on child protection, victim interviewing, and case management based on IOM guidelines.