Human Rights Project Officer

About the role

The Human Rights Project Officer will support the Secretariat for Strengthening Democracy in advancing social development, poverty reduction and equity promotion across the region. This analytical position coordinates project activities, provides logistical support for events, and contributes to research and reporting on human‑rights issues.

Key responsibilities

• Provide logistical and technical support for in‑person and virtual meetings, workshops and events, including preparation of background materials and note‑taking.
• Research, compile and synthesize information to strengthen relations with Member States, key institutions and organizations, and to promote dialogue.
• Analyze trends and events affecting the hemisphere, draft talking points, speeches and contribute to reports and publications.
• Assist in the formulation and execution of projects, fact‑finding missions, needs assessments and advisory services.
• Monitor project execution, process administrative and financial actions, and liaise with staff on hiring, procurement and travel.
• Draft, review and edit correspondence, reports, cooperation agreements, proposals, budgets, work plans and publications.
• Manage and validate databases on project activities, produce regular reports and ad‑hoc analyses.
• Support planning, fundraising, implementation and evaluation of missions, programs and projects at headquarters and in the field.

Required profile

• Analytical mindset with experience in project coordination and social‑development contexts.
• Strong research and synthesis abilities, capable of producing high‑quality reports and briefing materials.
• Excellent organizational skills for managing events, databases and administrative processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including Member States and civil‑society partners.

Required skills