Civic Space & Human Rights Program Lead

UN Secretariat; Bogotá; On-site; COP 238,709,000 - 350,107,000; Full time

Job summary

UN Secretariat in Bogotá, Colombia seeks a Human Rights Officer within OHCHR. The officer will plan, coordinate, and monitor civic space and participation initiatives, support treaty bodies, prepare reports for international bodies, and collaborate with UN programs, national officials, civil society, and HRDs.

The role includes integrating gender perspectives, training military and police on human rights and international humanitarian law, potentially leading teams, managing budgets, and

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, social sciences, or related field.
• Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate strategies for civic space and public participation.
• Review and evaluate implementation of international human rights instruments and recommendations from treaty bodies and the Human Rights Council.
• Prepare human rights sections for reports to the General Assembly and Human Rights Council.
• Liaise with UN sectors, inter‑American systems, civil society, and state institutions on policy and coordination.
• Assist in developing and implementing human rights training for military and police, including gender perspectives.
• Lead teams, coordinate work, and manage staff and budgets where applicable.

Skills

Human rights expertise

Civic space advocacy

Policy analysis

Training civil authorities

Gender perspectives

Reporting

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in law, political science, international relations or related field

First-level university degree + 2 years qualifying experience

Job description

UN Secretariat in Bogotá, Colombia seeks a Human Rights Officer within OHCHR. The officer will plan, coordinate, and monitor civic space and participation initiatives, support treaty bodies, prepare reports for international bodies, and collaborate with UN programs, national officials, civil society, and HRDs.

The role includes integrating gender perspectives, training military and police on human rights and international humanitarian law, potentially leading teams, managing budgets, and