HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights · NEW YORK · P-4 · Apply by December 10, 2026
About this role
Org. Setting and Reporting This post is found in the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communication and Outreach Section of the New York Office of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). The incumbent reports to the Chief of the Section. Responsibilities 1) Supports OHCHR’s engagement with New York-based intergovernmental bodies and processes to integrate human rights into their work. a) Provides substantive inputs and advice, as well as timely information and documentation on relevant issues related to human rights engagement in intergovernmental bodies and the work of the human rights mechanisms for Member States, UN system entities, including OHCHR senior officials and colleagues, civil society and other stakeholders. b) Monitors and reports to senior officials and OHCHR staff on deliberations, proceedings and negotiations of outcomes, and prepares political analyses for senior officials. c) Assists in representing OHCHR at intergovernmental processes and meetings as appropriate to integrate a human rights perspective in the formulation of policies and outcomes. 2) Supports OHCHR’s strategic engagement with UN principal organs and intergovernmental bodies in…