HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights · GENEVA · P-3 · Apply by November 2, 2026
About this role
Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Programme Support and Management Services, Human Resources Management Section, in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Geneva. The Human Resources Officer reports to the Head of the Recruitment Unit. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Human Resources Officer will be responsible for the following duties: General • Provides advice and support to managers and staff on human resources related matters. • Prepares special reports and participates and/or leads special human resources project. • Keeps abreast of developments in various areas of human resources. Recruitment and placement • Identifies upcoming vacancies in coordination with client offices. • Prepares vacancy announcements, reviews applications, and provides a short-list to those offices. • Arranges and conducts interviews to select candidates. • Reviews recommendation on the selection of candidate by client offices. • Serves as ex-officio in examinations boards. • Prepares and presents cases to appointment and promotion bodies. • Monitors and evaluates recruitment and placement related activities of client offices, and…