Human Rights Officer

Professional role serving as regional lead on economic, social and cultural rights, developing evidence-based policy work, monitoring implementation, engaging stakeholders and supporting training and capacity-building.

Department: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Section

• Serve as regional focal point for OHCHR engagement on economic, social and cultural rights
• Develop evidence-based policy papers, legal briefs and advocacy messaging
• Monitor implementation of workplans and international human rights instruments
• Engage governments, NHRIs, civil society and UN partners on projects, training and capacity-building

• Advanced university degree in law, political science, international relations, social sciences, economics, data science, public policy or related field, or first-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience
• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law, economics, public policy or related area
• At least five years of experience in cultural rights
• English at UN Level III

• Applicants of the nationality of the field duty station may be restricted under UN staff selection policy