HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER, P3

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is recruiting mid-level professionals for the role of Human Rights Officer (P-3) across various global duty stations, regional presences, and peacekeeping missions. This generic job opening creates a roster of qualified candidates eligible for placement across multiple specialized areas, including general human rights, gender advice, legal affairs, protection of civilians, and advisory roles within the UN Secretariat framework. Selected officers will be responsible for conducting field monitoring, investigating legal and human rights compliance, and preparing comprehensive analytical reports to inform UN policies and crisis response. Incumbents will deliver tailored capacity-building initiatives for state institutions and civil society organizations while collaborating with international mechanism groups, treaty bodies, and national counterparts to advance rule-of-law standards. Candidates must hold an advanced university degree in law, human rights, political science, or related social sciences, alongside at least five years of professional experience. Successful candidates join an international roster enabling streamlined recruitment into field operations and headquarters posts, contributing directly to international peace, protection, and accountability efforts.