Human Rights Affairs Jobs in International Development

Browse international development jobs in the Human Rights Affairs sector. Roles are posted daily from UNDP, UNICEF, WHO, ReliefWeb, and 200+ other sources.

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Human Rights Officer

Office of the High Commissioner for Human RightsSARAJEVO

NO-CPolitical, Peace and HumanitarianHuman Rights Affairs
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Human Rights Intern

Office of the High Commissioner for Human RightsNEW YORK

I-1Human Rights Affairs
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Human Rights Officer

Office of the High Commissioner for Human RightsBANGKOK

NO-CPolitical, Peace and HumanitarianHuman Rights Affairs
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SENIOR HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER

Independent Institution on Missing Persons in the Syrian Arab Republic (IIMP)GENEVA

P-5Political, Peace and HumanitarianHuman Rights Affairs
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SENIOR HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER

Office of the High Commissioner for Human RightsADEN

P-5Political, Peace and HumanitarianHuman Rights Affairs
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INTERN - HUMAN RIGHTS

Office of the High Commissioner for Human RightsGENEVA

I-1Human Rights Affairs
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Human Rights Intern

Office of the High Commissioner for Human RightsDAKAR

I-1Human Rights Affairs
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Head Gender Section

United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)HQ Amman

P-4Political, Peace and HumanitarianHuman Rights Affairs
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FAQs — Human Rights Affairs jobs in international development

What qualifications do I need for Human Rights Affairs jobs in international development?

Most Human Rights Affairs positions require a relevant master's degree, 3–7 years of field experience, and strong written English. French or Spanish is often required for francophone Africa or Latin America programmes. Specialised certifications (e.g., WASH engineering, epidemiology) strengthen applications.

Which organisations hire Human Rights Affairs specialists?

Key employers for Human Rights Affairs roles include UNDP, UNICEF, WHO, WFP, FAO, the World Bank, bilateral donors (USAID, FCDO, GIZ), and international NGOs listed on ReliefWeb. Dev Procure aggregates all their vacancies in one place.

Are Human Rights Affairs jobs mostly field-based or HQ-based?

It depends on career stage. Entry to mid-level Human Rights Affairs roles tend to be field-based in developing countries; senior advisory, policy, and research positions are more commonly based in Geneva, New York, Washington D.C., or London.