{"id":43949,"date":"2017-10-24T14:30:25","date_gmt":"2017-10-24T13:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=43949"},"modified":"2017-10-24T12:43:58","modified_gmt":"2017-10-24T11:43:58","slug":"office-high-commissioner-human-rights-new-recruitment-3-positions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/office-high-commissioner-human-rights-new-recruitment-3-positions.html","title":{"rendered":"Office of the High Commissioner For Human Rights New Recruitment [3 Positions]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Office of the High Commissioner For Human Rights (OHCHR) \u2013 As the principal United Nations office mandated to promote and protect human rights for all, OHCHR leads global human rights efforts speaks out objectively in the face of human rights violations worldwide. We provide a forum for identifying, highlighting and developing responses to today\u2019s human rights challenges, and act as the principal focal point of human rights research, education, public information, and advocacy activities in the United Nations system.<\/p>\n

Since Governments have the primary responsibility to protect human rights, the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) provides assistance to Governments, such as expertise and technical trainings in the areas of administration of justice, legislative reform, and electoral process, to help implement international human rights standards on the ground. We also assist other entities with responsibility to protect human rights to fulfil their obligations and individuals to realize their rights.<\/p>\n

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:<\/p>\n

Job Title:\u00a0National Human Rights Officer<\/strong>
\nJob ID:<\/strong> 12724
\nLocation:\u00a0<\/strong>Yola, Adamawa
\nAgency: Office High Comm for Human Rig
\nPractice Area \u2013 Job Family: Management
\nVacancy Type: Service Contract (SC)
\nPosting Type: External
\nBureau: Africa
\nContract Duration: Initial duration of one year<\/p>\n

Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong>
\nWithin delegated authority, under the supervision of the Senior Human Rights Advsier and in close coordination with the Resident Coordinator\/Humanitarian Coordinator, the National Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties:<\/p>\n