Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Regional Office in Pretoria, South Africa. The incumbent reports to the Regional Representative or designate. The Human Rights Officer is responsible for supporting human rights promotion and protection in southern Africa, with a focus on mainstreaming human rights in development, developing country engagement strategies, and providing thematic expertise and advice. This work is delivered through technical assistance to various stakeholders, the design and implementation of programmes, training and capacity building, and human rights advocacy. The Human Rights Officer is responsible for conducting a wide range of tasks.

Responsibilities

• monitoring and investigating compliance with international human rights and humanitarian law
• analysing and managing data to inform early‑warning, accountability and policy
• drafting evid...