Candidate age: between 18 and 29 throughout the entire duration of their assignment, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible. Applicants must be students of any academic program (BA/BSc, Masters, PhD) and keep this status during the whole duration of their assignment, or be recent graduates.
Under the direct supervision of a Human Rights Officer, the International UN University Volunteer will:
- Conduct substantive research and analysis of human rights issues/events in the Americas;
- Collect, document and analyze open sources material and other type of information and/or evidence for the preparation of briefing notes, statements and other documents;
- Draft and contribute to drafting a variety of briefing notes, statements and reports;
- Contribute to reports, including research of related literature, international law and jurisprudence;
- Assist the Desk Officers (DOs) in maintaining contacts with concerned United Nations Country Teams (UNCTs) and relevant human rights offices, non-government organizations (NGOs) and national human rights institutions (NHRIs) as well as OHCHR field presences in the region;
- Take notes of meetings with different stakeholders, in particular civil society representatives;
- Assist in the organization of meetings and seminars; and
- Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.
Bachelor degree or equivalent
To qualify for this assignment, applicants must, at the time of application, be enrolled in a graduate school programme (i.e. Master’s degree or equivalent degree, or higher) or in the final academic year of a first- level university degree programme (i.e. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree) in the area of law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field, OR have graduated with a university as defined above AND, if selected, must commence take the assignment within one-year period from the date of graduation.
6 Months
- Demonstrated interest and/or experience (up to 2 years) in the area of legal or human rights affairs;
- Interest or knowledge on the human rights situation in the Americas region;
- Motivated to contribute towards peace and development and to serve others;
- Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills;
- Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team;
- Flexible and open to learning and new experiences;
- Respect for diversity and adaptability to other cultures, environments and living conditions;
- Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded;
- Computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and others).
Language skills: Fluency in spoken and written English AND Spanish is required.
This UNV assignment is offered in the context of a diversity programme bringing qualified candidates from the developing economies to work in OHCHR Geneva. Candidates from developing economies in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East and North Africa are encouraged to apply.
- English(Mandatory), Level – Fluent
- Spanish(Mandatory), Level – Fluent
Human rights, Other legal experience
No
Client Orientation, Communication, Professionalism, Working in Teams, Respect for Diversity
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Application deadline: 23-05-2021
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