Pay and conditions
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Job Description
Support the United Nations as a Senior Human Rights Officer in Nassau. The role provides specialised human rights services, analyses information, coordinates stakeholders, prepares high-quality documentation and supports timely delivery of organisational priorities. The post applies professional judgement and contributes to accurate reporting, evidence-based decisions and effective operations across the United Nations system.
Key Details
Department
Security Council Affairs Division, Subsidiary Organs Branch
Position details
Experience level
Senior
Minimum experience
10 years
Category
Professional
Grade
P-5
Arrangement
Onsite
Education
Bachelor degree
Contract duration
Initial 12 months subject to mandate renewal and budgetary approval
Job areas
Language Requirements
Required
English, French
Desired
Haitian Creole
Summary of Responsibilities
- Investigate arms embargo violations
- Analyse arms trafficking networks
- Prepare Panel reports and recommendations
- Conduct investigative missions
- Brief the Sanctions Committee
Role Requirements
- Advanced degree in a relevant field
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience including three years of field experience
- Post-conflict field experience
- Investigative research experience
- High-quality report-writing experience
Desired Criteria
- Haiti or regional experience
- Sanctions-regime experience
- UN Secretariat experience
- Weapons supply-chain expertise
Skills to Have
Tools Knowledge
Additional info
- Home-based consultancy with extensive travel
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from OHCHR Careers, on 13 Aug 2026.