Org. Setting and ReportingThe Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Mexico (OHCHR-Mexico) supports the promotion and protection of human rights through monitoring, technical cooperation, advocacy and capacity-building. The Office works to strengthen the implementation of international human rights standards in Mexico, providing technical assistance to federal and state authorities, supporting compliance with recommendations from international human rights mechanisms, and promoting accountability, access to justice, equality and non-discrimination, and the protection of civic space. The selected candidate will form part of the Justice and Security Unit. Under the supervision of the Unit Coordinator, the Assistant Human Rights Officer will contribute to the Office's monitoring, reporting and technical cooperation activities in areas related to justice and security, with a particular focus on serious human rights violations, including disappearances, torture, and extrajudicial executions. The incumbent will support human rights monitoring and field missions; conduct legal and policy analysis; contribute to reports, briefing notes and other analytical products; assist in the provision of technical assistance to national authorities and other stakeholders; and support engagement with victims, civil society organizations, United Nations partners and relevant State institutions, in accordance with established human rights monitoring methodologies and under the supervision of senior staff. ResponsibilitiesAssist in the collection of data for human rights monitoring and provide technical support for the tracking of recommendations from human rights mechanisms. Assist in collecting, documenting and managing evidence-based information on civil, cultural, economic, social and/or political rights, including the right to development, contributing to analysis, early warning and response, accountability and informed decision-making; and to identifying data gaps. Assist in drafting human rights reports, briefings and other communications and provide technical support for the preparation of analytical papers that inform decision-making, incorporating gender and leave no one behind considerations under close supervision. Assist in drafting human rights reports, briefings and other communications and provide technical support for the preparation of analytical papers that inform decision-making,



incorporating gender and leave no one behind considerations under close supervision. Assist in analytical, research and preparatory tasks related to human‐rights‐based technical support on administration of justice and security‐sector issues, including mapping and analysis of security‐sector laws, structures, conduct and incidents to inform risk assessments and accountability measures, under close supervision. Assist in efforts to promote transitional justice processes, including truth-seeking, prosecutions and reparations, contributing basic research and preparatory tasks to support activities aimed at fighting impunity under supervision. Assist in delivery of effective communication activities to amplify human rights messaging and outreach by carrying out defined preparatory, logistical and content‐support tasks under close supervision. Contribute to the collection and analysis of data as well as identification of trends or patterns and provide draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Maintain confidentiality and integrity and handle sensitive information with discretion, ensuring compliance with the UN data privacy, security requirements, and standards. CompetenciesPROFESSIONALISM : Knowledge of human rights issues and ability to identify related problems in their political, ethnic, racial, gender equality and socio-economic dimensions. Knowledge of institutional mandates of human rights organizations, prevailing policies and procedures. Research and analytical skills, including ability to identify and participate in the resolution of human rights issues. Ability to identify sources for data collection, analyze information and draft human rights reports. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments,



observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. PLANNING& ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in human rights, law, political science, international relations, social sciences, economics, public policy, sustainable development, humanitarian affairs or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceAbility to work collaboratively is required. Skills to communicate complex and technical matters to diverse audiences is desirable. Knowledge of international human rights law, norms, and standards is required. Knowledge of human rights monitoring, documentation, analysis, research and reporting methodologies, including planning, coordinating and conducting field missions is desirable. Ability to conduct legal analysis is required. Skills in drafting human rights reports, policy and other documents is required. Knowledge of regional and international human rights mechanisms is desirable. Skill in applying and maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and availability principles is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and Spanish are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult for details).

📌 Assistant Human Rights Officer (Tjo), Mexico (México)
🏢 Office Of The United Nations High Commissioner For Human Rights
📍 México