Human Rights Specialist

Supports OHCHR monitoring, technical assistance and advocacy on rule of law, civic space and civil and political rights in the Dominican Republic. The role produces analysis, strengthens protection mechanisms and helps integrate human rights approaches across UN and partner work.

Department: Regional Office for Central America and the Dominican Republic

• Support monitoring of the human rights situation and technical assistance with the UN Country Team
• Prepare analytical materials on civil and political rights violations affecting women, Afro-descendants, migrants and human rights defenders
• Support technical assistance, advocacy and dialogue with state institutions, civil society and other stakeholders
• Strengthen protection and participation mechanisms including networks, observatories and dialogue platforms
• Provide technical input on human rights-based approaches in justice, security and governance work
• Support follow-up to UPR, treaty body and special procedure recommendations
• Contribute to newsletters, social media content, speeches and public event materials

• Academic background in law, political science, international relations or social sciences with a focus on human rights
• Experience in the human rights field at national or international level
• Excellent knowledge of international human rights instruments and tools for their promotion and protection
• English is required
• Spanish is required

• Volunteer assignment via UNV
• Assignment duration: 365 days
• Living conditions are generally adequate, with quality housing and urban services available