Human Rights Officer
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Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Monitoring & Evaluation /MEAL, Partnership, Research/ Data analysis
- Job type: Job
- Organisation type: Inter-governmental
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 10/11/2026
- Location: Jordan
Competencies
Skills in conducting gender-, age- and trauma-sensitive human rights interviews; At least 5 years of demonstrated knowledge of human rights monitoring, documentation, analysis, research and reporting methodologies, including planning, coordinating and conducting field missions; At least 5 years of demonstrated knowledge of investigative methodologies related to international law and human rights; Skills in drafting human rights reports, policy and other documents; At least 5 years of demonstrated knowledge of international human rights law, norms, and standards; Knowledge of international humanitarian law and its application; Knowledge of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and related frameworks; Knowledge of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) and related frameworks. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human rights, law, political science, international relations, social sciences, economics, public policy, sustainable development, humanitarian affairs or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of 7 years of experience in human rights or related areas is required. Relevant experience may include, but is not limited to political affairs, public affairs, international relations, law, social sciences, economics, development, humanitarian affairs, or other related areas.
Skills in conducting gender-, age- and trauma-sensitive human rights interviews is required.
At least 5 years of demonstrated knowledge of human rights monitoring, documentation, analysis, research and reporting methodologies, including planning, coordinating and conducting field missions is required.
At least 5 years of demonstrated knowledge of investigative methodologies related to international law and human rights is required.
Skills in drafting human rights reports, policy and other documents is required.
Skills in conducting gender-, age- and trauma-sensitive human rights interviews; At least 5 years of demonstrated knowledge of human rights monitoring, documentation, analysis, research and reporting methodologies, including planning, coordinating and conducting field missions; At least 5 years of demonstrated knowledge of investigative methodologies related to international law and human rights; Skills in drafting human rights reports, policy and other documents; At least 5 years of demonstrated knowledge of international human rights law, norms, and standards; Knowledge of international humanitarian law and its application; Knowledge of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and related frameworks; Knowledge of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) and related frameworks. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human rights, law, political science, international relations, social sciences, economics, public policy, sustainable development, humanitarian affairs or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of 7 years of experience in human rights or related areas is required. Relevant experience may include, but is not limited to political affairs, public affairs, international relations, law, social sciences, economics, development, humanitarian affairs, or other related areas.
Skills in conducting gender-, age- and trauma-sensitive human rights interviews is required.
At least 5 years of demonstrated knowledge of human rights monitoring, documentation, analysis, research and reporting methodologies, including planning, coordinating and conducting field missions is required.
At least 5 years of demonstrated knowledge of investigative methodologies related to international law and human rights is required.
Skills in drafting human rights reports, policy and other documents is required.
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