Overview
The Human Rights Officer will support the Regional Office’s work to advance and protect civic space, including rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and association, with a focus on youth, human rights defenders, and marginalized groups. The role also contributes to promoting digital rights and safeguarding fundamental freedoms online.
Key Responsibilities
- - Contributes to monitoring and analysis of civic space and digital rights developments by collecting, organizing, and summarizing information.
- - Supports planning and implementation of activities and events related to civic space, digital rights, and participatory governance.
- - Assists in documenting and organizing knowledge resources and good practices on civic space, digital inclusion, and participatory development.
- - Participates in inter-agency coordination and learning processes by supporting OHCHR’s engagement with UNCTs and regional platforms.
Required Experience
3 years Relevant experience
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Law, International Relations, Human Rights, Gender Studies, Peace and Development, Social Studies or related fields.
