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UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Accredited in January 2025, the UN Women Uzbekistan Office supports the Government in implementing the Gender Equality Strategy 2030, with a focus on transformative results. Programme priorities include Women's Economic Empowerment (WEE) and partnership-building. Within this framework, UN Women focuses on tackling social norms and gender stereotypes that hinder women's access to economic opportunities and evidence-based advocacy for women's equal participation in the labor market. As Women's Economic Empowerment and Partnerships Officer you support the UN Women Uzbekistan Office by providing the following:Support the development, delivery and monitoring of activities under WEE's thematic area of UN Women including development and strengthening UN Women strategic partnerships and resource mobilization initiatives in UzbekistanProvide support with the fulfillment of programme management of ongoing and potential initiativesProvide technical support to UN Coordination mandateJoint support on facilitating knowledge building and sharing and advocacy efforts on coordination, partnerships and resource mobilizationEtc. Part of the Swiss JPO Programme, this position is sponsored by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC of the FDFA. Please find the full job description here:For the Swiss JPO programme:Swiss nationalityNot older than 32 years at the date of the first round of interviewsFluency in English and a second UN languageMaster's degree Strong interest in a longer-term career with the United Nations For this position:Master's degree in international development, public administration, public policy, or other relevant social science field;3 years of professional experience at the national and/or international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects or another related area required (UN Women counts relevant experience gained after completion of first university-degree. Relevant paid internship experience is counted at 50%);A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage;Experience in working on women's leadership and governance system will be an asset;Experience in establishing inter-relationships among international organizations and national governments;Knowledge of Russian is an asset. Please find more details in the full job description. Important details regarding your applicationMake sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date:Mandatory: Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on "apply")Mandatory: UN Personal History Profile duly completed and uploaded under the section "documents". Note that we will base our evaluation and calculation of your relevant experience on the UN Personal History Profile, not the CV.Mandatory: Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section "documents". Optional: updated CV in EnglishFind useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the cinfo website and read this article. Application deadline: 19 February 2026First round of interviews: 04 / 05 March 2026 online Start date: Please be aware that the recruitment process may take 3 to 6 months. You are expected to start your assignment within 3 months following notification of selection. Any questions? Contact Michal Habegger, cinfo's Recruitment Specialist, recruitment@cinfo.ch We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.
The mission of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is to ensure the universal enjoyment of all human rights by giving practical effect to the will and resolve of the world community as expressed by the United Nations. OHCHR Colombia monitors the human rights situation, provides technical assistance to the Government and civil society, promotes international human rights and humanitarian law standards, and reports annually to the Human Rights Council.Following the 2016 Peace Agreement between the Government of Colombia and the FARC-EP, OHCHR Colombia assumed additional responsibilities related to monitoring public policies on dismantling criminal organizations, protecting human rights defenders, supporting the transition of former combatants to political life, reviewing cases of detained FARC members, and accompanying victims in their pursuit of truth, justice, reparation, and guarantees of non-recurrence. As Associate Human Rights Officer you support the Representative Unit by providing the following:Support interagency peace process effortsReceive and document complaints and interview victims and witnesses of human rights and international humanitarian law violationsConduct field monitoring and produce analytical reports on the human rights situationRegister and manage cases of human rights and international humanitarian law violations in the Office databaseContribute to reporting, technical assistance, and engagement with civil society, integrating a gender perspective throughout.Etc. Part of the Swiss JPO Programme, this position is sponsored by the Peace and Human Rights Division (PHRD) of the FDFA. Please find the full job description here:For the Swiss JPO programme:Swiss nationalityNot older than 32 years at the date of the first round of interviewsFluency in English and a second UN languageMaster's degree Two Swiss national languagesDriving license For this position:Master's degree in Law, Human Rights, Social/Political Science, International Relations or in related fields3 years of professional experience in the protection of human rights or another related area required. (OHCHR counts work experience gained after completion of the first university degree. Internship experience is counted as 50%)At least one year of work experience in monitoring, collection of information and advocacy on human rights violations in the field is desirableKnowledge of UN Human rights instruments and procedures, including international human rights law and humanitarian law.Fluency in SpanishPlease find more details in the full job description. Important details regarding your applicationMake sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date:Mandatory: Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on "apply")Mandatory: UN Personal History Profile duly completed and uploaded under the section "documents". Note that we will base our evaluation and calculation of your relevant experience on the UN Personal History Profile, not the CV.Mandatory: Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section "documents".Mandatory: A copy of your driving licenseOptional: updated CV in EnglishFind useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the cinfo website and read this article. Application deadline: 17 February 2026Written test: to be completed between 20 – 25 February 2026First round of interviews: 10 / 11 March 2026 online Start date: Please be aware that the recruitment process may take 3 to 6 months. You are expected to start your assignment within 3 months following notification of selection. Any questions? Contact Michal Habegger, cinfo's Recruitment Specialist, recruitment@cinfo.ch We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.
The mission of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is to ensure the universal enjoyment of all human rights by giving practical effect to the will and resolve of the world community as expressed by the United Nations. The Rule of Law and Democracy Section works to strengthen justice systems, accountability, and democratic institutions in line with international human rights standards. It develops legal and policy tools, supports transitional justice mechanisms, and advises on issues such as access to justice, constitutional reform, and legal frameworks in conflict and post-conflict settings. The Section also builds national capacities, provides technical assistance, monitors legal systems, and promotes accountability for human rights violations, including through cooperation with international courts and UN partners. As Associate Human Rights Officer you support the Rule of Law and Democracy Section by providing the following:Conduct legal research and analysis on human rights, democracy, and public freedoms.Support advice to field presences, OHCHR colleagues, and partners on legislation and democracy-related human rights issues, including at the Human Rights Council.Contribute to internal guidance, tools, and reference materials on democratic participation, elections, and related human rights.Assist in advancing work on human rights, elections, and parliaments through guidance drafting, training, and partner coordination.Support the preparation of statements, reports, and the organization of workshops, consultations, and seminars.Etc. Part of the Swiss JPO Programme, this position is sponsored by the Peace and Human Rights Division (PHRD) of the FDFA. Please find the full job description here:For the Swiss JPO programme:Swiss nationalityNot older than 32 years at the date of the first round of interviewsFluency in English and a second UN languageMaster's degree Two Swiss national languagesDriving license For this position:Master's degree in law with specialization in international law, in particular international human rights law3 years of professional experience in the field of human rights or another related area required. (OHCHR counts work experience gained after completion of the first university degree. Internship experience is counted as 50%)General knowledge and previous experience working on human rights and democracy would be an assetGood computer skills.Please find more details in the full job description. Important details regarding your applicationMake sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date:Mandatory: Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on "apply")Mandatory: UN Personal History Profile duly completed and uploaded under the section "documents". Note that we will base our evaluation and calculation of your relevant experience on the UN Personal History Profile, not the CV.Mandatory: Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section "documents".Mandatory: A copy of your driving licenseOptional: updated CV in EnglishFind useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the cinfo website and read this article. Application deadline: 10 February 2026Written test: to be completed between 13 – 17 February 2026First round of interviews: 02 / 03 March 2026 online Start date: Please be aware that the recruitment process may take 3 to 6 months. You are expected to start your assignment within 3 months following notification of selection. Any questions? Contact Michal Habegger, cinfo's Recruitment Specialist, recruitment@cinfo.ch We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.
The Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO) in the United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) serves the UN Secretary-General in coordinating the United Nations in its peacebuilding efforts by Supporting the Peacebuilding Commission by providing strategic advice and policy guidance; Administering the Peacebuilding Fund and helping raise funds for it; Fostering a coherent, coordinated approach to peacebuilding throughout the UN family; and Disseminating lessons learned and good practices on peacebuilding in the UN and beyond. The Peacebuilding Strategy and Partnerships Branch is one of the three Branches of the Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO), together with the Peacebuidling Commission Branch and the Financing for Peacebuilding Branch. As Political Affairs Officer you support the Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO) by providing the following:Support PBSO's work on UN partnerships with International Financial Institutions (IFIs), including strategic and operational cooperation on prevention, sustaining peace, and peacebuilding in crisis-affected contexts.Coordinate with UN counterparts and participate in meetings on UN-IFI partnerships, with a focus on specific countries, regions, and thematic areas.Build and maintain relationships with multilateral and regional development banks working on fragility, conflict, and violence.Identify opportunities to strengthen UN partnerships with Regional Development Banks to enhance peacebuilding outcomes.Conduct research, prepare briefings, and provide substantive inputs on peacebuilding and partnerships, with an emphasis on cross-pillar collaboration and multilateral institutions.Etc. Part of the Swiss JPO Programme, this position is sponsored by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC of the FDFA. Please find the full job description here:For the Swiss JPO programme:Swiss nationalityNot older than 32 years at the date of the first round of interviewsFluency in English and a second UN languageMaster's degree Strong interest in a longer-term career with the United Nations For this position:Master's degree in conflict and peace studies, political science, international relations, economics, or related fields. 3 years of professional experience in the areas of peace and security, diplomacy, development, human rights and/or humanitarian action or another related area required. DPPA counts professional experience at 100% if gained after completion of the first university degree. Internship experience is counted at 50%, regardless of whether paid or not. Relevant volunteer experience may be credited for up to 50% if it was obtained after the first qualifying university degree.Excellent research, analytical and writing skillsData analysis and data visualization skills are an asset Please find more details in the full job description. Important details regarding your applicationMake sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date:Mandatory: Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on "apply")Mandatory: UN Personal History Profile duly completed and uploaded under the section "documents". Note that we will base our evaluation and calculation of your relevant experience on the UN Personal History Profile, not the CV.Mandatory: Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section "documents". Optional: updated CV in EnglishFind useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the cinfo website and read this article. Application deadline: 11 February 2026First round of interviews: 23 / 24 February 2026 online Start date: Please be aware that the recruitment process may take 3 to 6 months. You are expected to start your assignment within 3 months following notification of selection. Any questions? Contact Michal Habegger, cinfo's Recruitment Specialist, recruitment@cinfo.ch We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.