HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER (TJO)
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights · BOGOTA · P-4 · Apply by October 30, 2026
About this role
Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Bogota, Colombia. The Human Rights Officer is under the direct supervision of the Representative. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Plans and coordinates activities related to the Civic Space and People´s Participation strategy ensuring close coordination and teamwork with all parts of the Office. • Reviews, monitors and evaluates activities relating to the implementation of international human rights instruments, including recommendations of treaty bodies and mechanisms of the Human Rights Council specifically related with the right to participation and to promote a safe and enabling environment for civil society and Human Rights Defenders (HRDs). • Supports the work of treaty-established bodies and extra-conventional mechanisms and special procedures. • Prepares relevant human rights parts of reports for the General Assembly, Human Rights Council (HRC), etc. notes on the status of ratification of human rights instruments, etc. • Meets regularly with the peacekeeping team…