HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights · PRETORIA · P-3 · Apply by December 5, 2026
About this role
Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Regional Office for South Africa (ROSA), in Pretoria, South Africa. The Human Rights Officer will report to the Regional Representative for Southern Africa or designate, and the Chief of the Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Section. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Plans and coordinates economic, social and cultural rights activities related to thematic and country mandates, including from a gender perspective. • Conducts substantive research and analysis of human rights issues/events and assesses their socio-economic and cultural impact on the human rights situation in assigned region or country. • Collects and analyses human rights data and indicators in country/region of assignment, including gender-specific data and indicators. • Provides support to sub-commissions, commissions and other bodies; follows up on implementation of decisions rendered by policy-making bodies. • Ensures human rights issues, including their gender equality dimensions considerations, are…