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Vacancy title:
Deputy High Commissioner
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 19 2025
Duty Station:
Tanzania | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 17 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
- Duty Station: High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) – Geneva, Switzerland
- Deadline: 19th September 2025
Skills and Expertise Requirements
Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights
- At least 20 years of progressive experience in human rights or related fields, with a strong focus on management, resource mobilisation, financial, and/or human resources in large multilateral institutions.
- Experience in programme management, project planning and analysis, and programme budgeting in large organisations.
- Proven track record of excellent management and technical leadership skills, including coordination within a multilateral framework.
- Well-demonstrated negotiating and diplomatic skills.
- Ability to work harmoniously in a multicultural team and establish effective relationships inside and outside the organisation.
- Strong commitment to UN values and guiding principles, with sound understanding of the UN system, including peacekeeping, human rights, humanitarian, and development contexts.
Other Terms
- Languages: Fluency in English is required. A working knowledge of French or another official UN language will be an advantage.
- Criminal Offence Clearance: Nominees must attach a clearance certificate from relevant authorities.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 240
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Applications must be submitted by Friday, 19th September 2025 through the following email:
A Note Verbale from the United Nations is attached to this advertisement for more detailed information.
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