Human Rights Officer
Category | Grade:Volunteer | UNVDeadline:16 Aug 2026Job ID:1784888021270886Posted on:24 Jul 2026
Overview
Advances youth rights and civic participation for OHCHR Liberia by researching and monitoring violations, translating evidence into accessible digital content, supporting case follow-up, gender-responsive advocacy and human-rights education, and partnering with youth networks and online communities on transitional justice.
Languages
Required: English
Job Areas
- Human Rights
- Digital Marketing & Social Media
Minimum Experience
Not listed
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Research human-rights trends affecting youth and digital civic space
- Translate findings into youth-friendly digital awareness content
- Monitor violations and amplify evidence through digital platforms
- Engage youth networks in inclusive governance and national-development processes
- Mainstream women’s and girls’ rights through online advocacy
- Follow up human-rights cases and disseminate accurate public information
- Deliver education on digital rights, transitional justice and civic participation
- Draft reports, briefings and advocacy materials in accessible digital formats
Requirements
- Knowledge or experience in civic space, democracy, equity and non-discrimination
- Human-rights research and digital-content skills
- English proficiency
Skills
Human Rights MonitoringDigital AdvocacyCivic SpaceYouth EngagementTransitional JusticeCase Follow-UpGender MainstreamingHuman Rights EducationPolicy AnalysisDigital Content
Tools
Social Media Platforms
Additional info
- UN Volunteer specialist assignment for 365 days