OHCHR Human Rights Specialist Job Vacancy in Ethiopia 2026
Apply Now OHCHR Human Rights Specialist Job Vacancy in Ethiopia 2026 – OHCHR is inviting qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Human Rights Specialist. This vacancy is open for applicants who meet the required qualifications and experience. Interested job seekers are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is a department of the United Nations Secretariat that works to promote and protect human rights that are guaranteed under international law and stipulated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948.
OHCHR Human Rights Specialist Job Vacancy
- Job Title: Human Rights Specialist
- Organization: Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
- Type: International
- Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
- Age Limit: 18 – 80 Years
- Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Number of Vacancies: 01 (One)
- Posted Date: January 16, 2026
- Application Deadline: February 08, 2026
- Official Website: www.ohchr.org
Task Description
Under the direct supervision of the OHCHR-EARO Deputy Representative and the relevant work stream lead, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
- Contribute to general human rights and development work, including monitoring, reporting, and advocacy.
- Support data management and analysis related to human rights trends.
- Support in providing capacity and technical assistance to the Federal and Regional Government institutions, Civil Society, and Human rights defenders on human rights issues.
- Develop and analyze human rights products in collaboration with human rights officers.
- Help plan and implement training and awareness activities, working with field monitors and Human Rights Officers across the regions.
- Support stakeholder engagement, including with justice, corrections, police, civil society organizations (CSOs), national human rights institutions (NHRIs), and UN agencies
- Support in building new partnerships with national actors on behalf of OHCHR-EARO.
- Participate as needed in OHCHR-EARO’s engagements with UN agencies, humanitarian actors, protection actors, and other relevant stakeholder meetings in the regions as required in mainstreaming human rights in the humanitarian context.
- Ensure a human rights-based approach is used in OHCHR-EARO’s work with other UN and civil society organizations (CSOs) partners in the planning and implementation of the Ethiopia country-based initiatives/projects.
Qualifications & Requirements
Required Education Level
- Master’s degree in law/Human Rights, Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Sciences, or related field. A first-level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Skills and Experience
- At least 3 years of progressive professional work experience in human Rights monitoring, investigation, research, reporting, and coordination. Experience working with civil society organizations, government counterparts, or with an international or regional organization, as well as exposure to other cultures (e.g., through studies, volunteer work, or internship) is desirable.
Languages
- English, Level: Fluent, Required
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume to https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1784888021266250 before February 08, 2026. For more details Click Here.
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