ASSOCIATE HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER (TJO)

United Nations; Genf; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United Nations in Geneva seeks an Associate Human Rights Officer (TJO), P2, to support Rule of Law, Accountability and Civic Space (RACS 1) within OHCHR. The post is located in the Special Procedures Division and reports to the Chief of Special Procedures.

The appointment is a temporary opportunity, with duties aligned to human rights mandates and field operations at the Geneva duty station. The role may involve close collaboration with senior OHCHR staff.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of Special Procedures Rule of Law, Accountability and Civic Space (RACS 1), and under the general supervision of the Chief of Special Procedures.

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ASSOCIATE HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER (TJO), P2

Job Opening

Job Opening ID: 286794

Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian

Job Family : Human Rights Affairs

Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories , P-2

Recruitment Type : Temporary Opportunities

Job Opening Job Opening ID: 286794 Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian Job Family : Human Rights Affairs Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories , P-2
Recruitment Type : Temporary Opportunities Duty Station : GENEVA
Department/Office : Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Date Posted : Oct 19, 2026
Deadline : Oct 28, 2026

This post is located in the Rule of Law, Accountability and Civic Space (RACS 1), Special Procedures (SP), Thematic and Special Procedures Division (TSP) in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of Special Procedures Rule of Law, Accountability and Civic Space (RACS 1), and under the general supervision of the Chief of Special Procedures.