Волонтерство ООН у Швейцарії

Де: Switzerland, Geneva

Термін: з 20 вересня до 31 грудня 2020 з можливістю продовжити

Дедлайн: 30 серпня

Under the direct supervision of Chief of Section, the International University Volunteer will:

• Contribute to thematic reports or studies, including research of related literature, international law and jurisprudence and in particular, the UN Volunteer may:
• Assist in the preparation of official country visits, in particular through the drafting of country-specific human rights assessments;
• Analyse human rights issues contained in cases and complaints addressed to the mandate holders;
• Draft letters on particular cases and complaints taken up by mandate holders, including summarizing the human rights violations alleged in the case and preparing a short legal analysis of these violations;
• Collect information and conduct research for the preparation of briefing notes, statements and other documents;
• Take notes of meetings with different stakeholders, in particular civil society representatives;
• Attend sessions of the Human Rights Council (HRC) and assisting with the preparation of related activities and events;
• Assist in the organization of meetings and seminars; and
• Perform other related duties as requested by supervisor, as appropriate.

The Volunteer will also undertake two three to four week assignments with the Human Rights Council and one Human Rights Treaty Body in order to gain a deeper knowledge of international human rights mechanisms.

As part of the pilot programme “Ditch UNfair internship” the volunteer will be asked to contribute to the advocacy component of the project by providing feedback on how to improve OHCHR internship system, share stories and experience.

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.

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Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for this assignment though any relevant academic and/or practical experience, in particular in the area of legal or human rights affairs, would be an advantage.

Language skills:

Area of expertise: Human rights

Driving license: No

Competencies values: Client Orientation, Communication, Professionalism, Working in Teams