HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER (Protection Cluster Coordinator)
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights · PORT-AU-PRINCE · P-4 · Apply by November 28, 2026
About this role
Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) working in Haiti within the Human Rights Service (HRS) of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) based in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The incumbent reports to the Head of the Joint Human Rights Service of the BINUH. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer (Protection Cluster Coordinator) will be responsible for the following duties: 1. Lead coordination between human rights components, mission protection bodies, UN agencies, humanitarian non-governmental organizations and civil society to integrate human rights into protection of civilians planning and response, within assigned areas of work. 2. Develop and implement mission-wide and local protection strategies and action plans, in consultation with affected communities, within assigned areas of work. 3. Co-chair Protection Cluster Coordination and ensure human rights mainstreaming in protection coordination. 4. Facilitate information sharing with relevant UN stakeholders to enhance response planning and integrate findings into mission databases, situational awareness…