HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights · NEW YORK · P-3 · Apply by November 19, 2026
About this role
Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), New York Office, and reports to the Chief of the Equality, Development and Rule of Law Section in New York Office and the Coordinator of the Environment and Climate Change Unit in the Development, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Branch (DESC), Thematic and Special Procedures Division (TSP). Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties in support of the work of the Environment and Climate Change Unit, including Human Rights Council (HRC) mandated activities related to the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment: • Plans and coordinates activities related to the above-mentioned thematic mandates, including from a gender perspective. • Conducts substantive research and analysis of human rights issues/events and assesses their impact on the human rights situation in assigned thematic areas. • Provides support to HRC mechanisms and bodies; follows-up on implementation of decisions rendered by policy-making bodies. • Supports engagement on above-mentioned thematic issues with respect…