"The task of the special representative is to assist in increasing the efficiency and transparency of the EU policy on the observance of human rights ... The special representative will closely cooperate with the European diplomatic service, which will fully support his work," the report said.
It is specified that Gilmore will replace Stavros Lambrinidis on this post and take up his duties on March 1.
Since October 2015, Gilmore has been the special envoy for a peaceful settlement in Colombia.
In January, Polish Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputovich proposed the appointment of a special envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Ukraine.