HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER

HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER | OHCHR - Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER

OHCHR - Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Yaoundé International P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position level Speaks English, French

Application deadline: April 23, 2026

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The Human Rights Officer position at the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Yaoundé, Cameroon, involves monitoring and evaluating the implementation of international human rights instruments, particularly related to business and human rights. The incumbent will support treaty bodies, prepare reports, and collaborate with UN and non-governmental programs to integrate human rights into their initiatives. Responsibilities also include managing projects, training staff, and analyzing data to inform decision-making. The role requires strong professional knowledge and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements:

Advanced university degree in law, political science, international relations, or social sciences

Minimum seven years of experience in human rights, political affairs, or international relations

Experience with UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

Experience engaging with the business sector

Fluency in English and French

Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located at the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Regional Office for Central Africa (CARO) in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The incumbent reports to the Regional Representative of the OHCHR Regional Office for Central Africa (CARO) and the Chief of the Business and Human Rights Section in Geneva. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Human Rights Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Reviews, monitors and evaluates activities relating to the implementation of international human rights instruments, particularly the UN Guiding principles on Business and Human Rights, including recommendations of treaty bodies and mechanisms of the Human Rights Council.
• Supports the work of treaty-established bodies and extra-conventional mechanisms and special procedures.
• Prepares relevant business and human rights parts of reports and notes on the status of ratification of human rights instruments, etc.
• Works with UN and non-governmental programmes in the country/region to integrate business and 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 makes recommendations on actions to take.
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