Human Rights Officer (OHCHR Ukraine P3)

TL;DR

Human Rights Officer (OHCHR Ukraine P3): Conducting human rights monitoring in Ukraine by researching violations, drafting analytical reports, and supporting advocacy and accountability efforts with an accent on evidence-based reporting, gender dimensions, and data-driven insights. Focus on collecting and analyzing information from multiple sources, maintaining safe handling of sensitive information, and building baseline data through interviews, consultations, and visualization.

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Company

hirify.global (NORCAP) provides expertise and solutions to humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding partners.

What you will do

• Research and collect information on human rights issues, emerging trends, and response/capacity gaps, including gender dimensions.
• Draft reports and correspondence (briefing, interview notes, and analytical documents) related to human rights matters.
• Participate in hearings and consultations and prepare summaries of results.
• Maintain awareness of current human rights issues and relevant political and legal developments in the concerned country(ies).
• Design and maintain databases to track project progress and produce insights using charts, graphs, tables, and data visualization.
• Coordinate with government bodies, NGOs, UN agencies, and partners to create baseline data, support community mobilisation, and contribute to advocacy to prevent violations.

Requirements

• Citizenship: Norwegian citizenship only
• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in law or a related field (or first-level degree plus 2 additional years of qualifying experience).
• Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law, or related area.
• Working languages requirement: English is required.
• Experience in human rights and/or International Humanitarian Law data analytics is desirable (at least 1 year).
• Experience conducting face-to-face and/or remote interviews with victims and witnesses is desirable.

Culture & Benefits

• Rewarding work for a renowned global organisation.
• Access to a network of humanitarian, peace, and development professionals.
• Dedicated Staff Care Unit.
• Salary and benefits according to NORCAP’s framework for international assignments.
• Eligible for NORCAP membership and future assignments subject to successful performance review.

Hiring process

• Submit application in English with full employment history and education (CV-only uploads are not reviewed).
• Reference and background checks are conducted for shortlisted candidates; an approved health certificate is required before contract commencement.
• Feedback is provided to applicants within four weeks after the closing of the advertisement.

Salary: Salary and benefits in accordance with NORCAP’s framework for international assignments