HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER (TJO)

GloJobs; Bogotá; On-site; COP 248,257,000 - 324,644,000; Full time

Job summary

OHCHR in Bogotá is seeking a Human Rights Officer (TJO) at the P-4 level to coordinate and implement activities on civic space and participation. The role emphasizes close collaboration across the Office to advance human rights protections and civil society space in Colombia.

The Officer will review, monitor and evaluate international human rights instruments, and support treaty bodies and special procedures to promote an enabling environment for civil society and HRDs.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates activities related to the Civic Space and People’s Participation strategy ensuring close coordination and teamwork with all parts of the Office.
• Reviews, monitors and evaluates activities relating to the implementation of international human rights instruments, including recommendations of treaty bodies and mechanisms of the Human Rights Council specifically related with the right to participation and to promote a safe and enabling environment for civil society and Human Rights Defenders (HRDs).
• Supports the work of treaty-established bodies and extra-conventional mechanisms and special procedures.

Job description

HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER (TJO) at OHCHR

Grade: P-4. Location: Bogotá, Colombia. Application deadline: 29 October 2026.

Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Plans and coordinates activities related to the Civic Space and People´s Participation strategy ensuring close coordination and teamwork with all parts of the Office.
• Reviews, monitors and evaluates activities relating to the implementation of international human rights instruments, including recommendations of treaty bodies and mechanisms of the Human Rights Council specifically related with the right to participation and to promote a safe and enabling environment for civil society and Human Rights Defenders (HRDs).
• Supports the work of treaty-established bodies and extra-conventional mechanisms and special procedures.