HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER (TJO)
Job Description
Join our team as a Human Rights Officer in the Asia-Pacific Section at the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva π. In this key role, you’ll advise the Special Rapporteur on gender dimensions related to human rights violations, manage documentation and analysis of gender-based abuses, and support the implementation of international human rights instruments π. Your expertise will guide collaboration with UN and NGOs, ensuring the integration of human rights in local programs, and you will play a pivotal role in training and supervising staff while fostering strategic planning and teamwork π©βπ€βπ¨. An advanced degree in a relevant field and at least seven years of experience in human rights and gender analysis are essential. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of another UN language is a plus π¬. If you are passionate about human rights and gender equality, we want to hear from you!
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