HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER (Economist), Geneva, Switzerland

## HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER (Economist), Geneva, Switzerland - Organization:OHCHR - Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights - Office:OHCHR Geneva, Switzerland Organizational Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Thematic and Special Procedures Division (TSP), Development, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (DESCR), Sustainable Development Section (SDS) in Geneva. The incumbent will report to the Chief of the Sustainable Development Section or his/her designee. Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties: - Conducts substantive research and analysis and provides policy advice on human rights issues in the context of sustainable development, with focus on poverty, inequalities and development financing. - 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, with focus on sustainable development, poverty and inequalities - Prepares relevant human rights parts of reports for the General Assembly, HRC, etc. notes on the status of ratification of human rights instruments, etc. - Works with UN staff, national officials as well as development and economicofficers and civil society to plan projects and review project activities. - Works with UN and non-governmental programmes in the country/region to integrate human rights, including their gender dimensions in their programs; helps design and implements the human rights program and designs the organization and focus of the evaluation. - Ensures up-to-date information regarding substantive matters in the field of human rights and sustainable development and makes recommendations on actions to take. - Makes contact with other sectors of the UN, other international organizations and governments on coordination and policy matters; brief representatives and provides, as appropriate suggestions and recommendations. - Assists UN country teams to develop and implement training in the field of human rights and sustainable development, with attention to gender perspectives. - Serves as team leader with responsibility for carrying out, in consultation with the Chief of the Section, work coordination and administrative functions relating to the staff, planning and budget. - Trains and supervises new/junior staff. - Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. - Performs other related duties as required. PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of and exposure to a range of economic policy issues about economic, social and cultural rights including approaches and techniques to address sensitive and complex human rights problems in their political, ethnic, racial, gender and socio-economic dimensions. Knowledge of institutional mandates of human rights and development organizations, prevailing policies and procedures. Ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on the human rights situation in the region or country of assignment, including the political environment and legal statutes as they pertain to human rights. Ability to complete in-depth studies and reach conclusions on possible causes and solutions to human rights problems in specific societies and systems. Demonstrated skills in training civil authorities and members of advocacy groups to recognize warning signs of civil unrest and take preventive action to avert hostilities. Ability to relate to human rights issues and perspectives, including their gender equality dimensions, to political, social, economic and humanitarian programmes in affected countries and areas. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, development economics, international relations, social sciences or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage. Job - Specific Qualification A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, economic affairs, development, international relations or related area is required. Two years or more of experience in integrating human rights into sustainable development at the global and/or country level is required. Three years or more of experience working on poverty and inequalities in the context of development financing is required. At least 5 years of work experience as an economist engaged in economic policy and human rights issues is desirable. Work experience with the United Nations, regional institutions or similar international settings is desirable. English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. There are no additional desirable languages specified. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details). Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or under-represented in the UN Secretariat as of 30 June 2026, are strongly encouraged to apply: Un-represented: Andorra, Brunei Darussalam, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Grenada, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Liechtenstein, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Sao Tome and Principe, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, Vanuatu. Under-represented: Afghanistan, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, China, Cuba, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Libya, Liberia, Luxembourg, Monaco, Oman, Paraguay, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Turkmenistan, United States of America This position is available for an initial period of one year and is subject to availability of funding. Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited thro