HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights · GENEVA · P-4 · Apply by October 11, 2026
About this role
Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Digital tech and Human Rights Section (DTHR) under the Rule of Law, Accountability and Civic Space branch (RACS), part of the Thematic Engagement and Special Procedures Division (TSP) of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), based in Geneva, Switzerland. Under the general guidance of the Chief of RACS, the incumbent reports to the Chief of DTHR. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Develops and implements policies and training programs on human rights and digital technology. • Works with UN and non-governmental programmes to integrate human rights and digital technology, including their gender dimensions, in their programs. • Represents the Office on matters of human rights and digital technology. • Reviews, monitors and evaluates activities relating to digital technologies the implementation of international human rights instruments, including recommendations of treaty bodies and mechanisms of the Human Rights Council. • Supports the work of treaty-established bodies and extra-conventional mechanisms and special…