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 SENIOR HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER/COORDINATOR (Temporary Job Opening), P5 position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights’s work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Based in Austria, you will contribute your expertise to advance the organization’s mission and support international cooperation on critical global challenges. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment while contributing to meaningful outcomes that benefit communities worldwide.

Key Details

• Job Title:SENIOR HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER/COORDINATOR (Temporary Job Opening), P5
• Grade:P-5
• Location:Vienna, Austria
• Department:Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
• Contract Type:Temporary Assignment
• Salary Range:$101,540.0 – $124,450.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree), in law, political science, international relations or another discipline related to human rights is required.
• Academic Qualifications: A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For this job opening, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
• Language: Knowledge of Russian is desirable.
• Language: Knowledge on another UN official language is an advantage.
• Language: The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).
• Language: Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II Desirable Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking Russian UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible work experience in human rights, or combined experience in human rights and international humanitarian law or international criminal law is required.

Skills

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of and exposure to a range of human rights issues including approaches and techniques to address and advise on highly sensitive and complex problems in their political, ethnic, racial, gender and socio-economic dimensions.
• Knowledge of institutional mandates of human rights organizations, prevailing policies and procedures.
• Ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on the human rights situation in the region or country of assignment, including the political environment and legal statutes as they pertain to human rights.
• Ability to complete in-depth studies and reach conclusions on possible causes and solutions to human rights problems in specific societies and systems.
• Ability to relate and advise on human rights issues and perspectives, including their gender equality dimensions, to political, social, economic and humanitarian programmes in affected countries and areas.
• Shows pride in work and in achievements.
• Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter.
• Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
• Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.
• Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
• TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
• Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others.
• Places team agenda before personal agenda.
• Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position.
• Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Benefits

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

How to Apply