Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

Geneva, 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.

Mexico 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.

Closes 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.

Closes 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.

Geneva, 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.

Monrovia, 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.

Juba, 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.

Closes 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.

Addis 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.

Vienna, 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.

Geneva, 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.

Geneva, 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.

Panama City, PACloses 24 Jul

The Information Systems Officer manages IT operations and digital infrastructure for the OHCHR Regional Office in Panama and its client offices. The role involves overseeing system implementations, providing specialized technical advice to regional counterparts, and ensuring the security and resilience of cloud-based services and local ICT networks.

Addis 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.