Human Rights Officer (Protection Cluster Coordinator)OHCHRPort-au-Prince, Haiti28 days leftProfessional (P-4)2 days agoOHCHR jobs & careers
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
UN SecretariatDepartments and Offices- Headquarters:
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Hiring locations
- 14 locations
- Active roles
- 42 active roles
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Mandate
OHCHR is the United Nations office mandated to promote and protect all human rights for all people. It supports the Human Rights Council, treaty bodies and independent experts; monitors and reports on violations; helps States strengthen laws and institutions; and works with rights-holders and civil society. Its teams connect international standards with practical protection, accountability and prevention in countries facing both chronic and acute risks.
Quick facts:
- Established
- 1993
- Global Workforce
- 1,400+
- Annual Budget
- USD 746m aspirational budget (2025)
Latest OHCHR vacancies
Human Rights Officer (Protection Cluster Coordinator)OHCHRPort-au-Prince, Haiti28 days leftProfessional (P-4)2 days agoHuman Rights Intern (Civil Society)OHCHRGeneva, Switzerland4 days leftIntern / Grad (I-1)10 days ago
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OHCHR Hiring Trends
(Past 12 months)- Jobs this month
- 54
- Jobs last month
- 14
- Most active month
- October ’26
- Most active duty station
- Geneva
Top Skills
- Report Writing (34%)
- Data Analysis (19%)
- Human Rights Monitoring (19%)
- Legal Analysis (18%)
- Capacity Building (17%)
Top Job Functions
- Policy, Governance & International Affairs34%
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Knowledge12%
- Programme & Project Management10%
- Communications, Media & Advocacy7%
- Marketing, Design & Creative7%
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree91%
- Master’s degree87%
- Doctorate26%
- Secondary education10%
Top Contract Types
- Temporary17%
- Roster10%
- Consultancy8%
Experience Levels
- Senior level32%
- Intern / Grad31%
- Mid level26%
- Entry level10%
Required Languages
- English92%
- French19%
- Spanish16%
Most Advertised Grades
- I-131%
- P-421%
- P-312%
- G-55%
- P-55%
- NO-C4%
Top hiring duty stations
- 19 jobs
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Guides & Info
Explore OHCHR’s official channels, application guidance and career resources. Use the links below to learn more directly from the organization.
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Why work at OHCHR?
Put international standards to work
Turn human-rights law into protection, accountability and stronger institutions in real contexts.
Work where protection matters most
Support monitoring, prevention and rights-holders in politically sensitive and crisis-affected environments.
Shape the United Nations human-rights pillar
Contribute to global mechanisms while connecting their recommendations to national action.
Career guides
How to apply through InspiraFor vacancies advertised through UN Careers: profile, answers, documents, submission and statuses.How to apply for UNV assignmentsFor UN Volunteer assignments hosted by OHCHR: apply through UNV’s Unified Volunteering Platform.How to apply for UN and IGO jobs in SwitzerlandUnderstand Swiss recruitment routes, internships, work permits and appointment-specific CDL arrangements.How to apply for UN jobs in New YorkCompare UN entry routes in New York and the immigration questions to resolve before starting.Open InspiraSign in to the official UN application portal. Follow the route in your vacancy notice.
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- Vacancies: Official recruitment portal
- Jobs and hiring data: Database and methodology
- Guides & Info: Official guidance, professional and user input
- Organization facts: Official website