About Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rightsis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights’s mission in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Haiti, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in international cooperation and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:International Investigative Training Specialist
• Grade:CON
• Location:Port-Au-Prince, Haiti
• Department:Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in Law, Criminology, Criminal Justice, International Relations, Social Science, Human Rights, or related field.
• Academic Qualifications: First-level degree with additional years of experience may be accepted.
• Academic Qualifications: Minimum 2 years of experience in donor relations, partnerships, programme coordination, external liaison, or reporting in Haiti Proven experience providing training to justice and law-enforcement actors in Haiti Experience with UN, OHCHR, or multilateral institutions in Haiti SSAFE Training..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: Fo this position, fluency in spoken and written French is required.
• Language: Knowledge of English is an advantage..
• Other Duties Carry out any additional tasks as required by the HRS leadership and OHCHR Haiti..

Skills

• Adapt international standards to the operational realities of Haiti, including mass-violence, sexual violence, abductions, and Crimes committed by organized armed groups.
• Facilitate in-person sessions with support from HRS Capacity Building Unit Technical Expertise & Advisory Support Provide hands-on technical guidance to the relevant national institutions.
• Review investigative documents, assess evidence-collection practices, and provide recommendations.
• Participate in meetings with donors, national authorities, and UN partners.
• Training Materials & Methodology Produce context-appropriate training modules (case studies, facilitator guides, exercises).
• Conduct needs assessments and propose training strategies.
• Prepare TORs and reports for validation workshops.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply