“OHCHR” stands for Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, and is a part of United Nations agencies that serves as the principal global advocate for the promotion and protection of human rights. OHCHR founded in 1993, operates under the UN General Assembly and is headed by the High Commissioner for Human Rights. This global office works to address human rights violations, provide assistance to governments and civil society in promoting and protecting human rights, and raise awareness about international human rights standards. OHCHR plays a crucial role in monitoring and reporting on human rights issues worldwide, supporting the implementation of human rights treaties, and engaging with various stakeholders to advance the global human rights agenda.
What are the advantages that come with being employed at UN-OHCHR :
- Engaging in meaningful work has the power to impact deserving individuals positively.
- Empowering Youth by providing them with the necessary tools and skills for advancing in their careers
- Promoting diversity in gender and culture to support the strength of the team.
Job Details:
Job Title: Human Rights Officer Unit: UN-OHCHR Job Place: Geneva Deadline: Feb 10, 2024
Education & Qualifications Requirements:
- Have a University degree in social sciences.
- Have a University degree in international relations.
- Bachelor’s degree in political sciences.
- Have a University degree in public relations.
Work Experiences:
- Professional experience in working in human rights / political affairs.
- Professional experience in international relations & law.
- Perfect experience in human rights.
- Experience in international criminal law investigations.
- Good ability to conceptualize ideas and advocate consensus.
- Good in Presentation skills.
- Have the ability to work under pressure to achieve multiple deadlines.
- Full knowledge of understanding of NGOs’ missions and goals.
- Knowledge of international public relations.
Languages:
- Fluency in English language is Required (both oral and written).
- Having a Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) both oral and written.
Key Responsibilities Career:
- Responsible for planning and coordinating activities related to the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights.
- Responsible for conducting substantive research and analysis of human rights issues.
- Responsible for conducting investigations about human rights.
- Responsible for ensuring human rights issues, including their gender equality dimensions considerations.
- Responsible for writing a different of reports/communications/briefing statements.
“The deadline for opportunity is Feb 10, 2024”