Human Rights Associate

Volunteering Legal

Overview

Support the promotion and protection of human rights for youth in Latin America and the Caribbean.

You have:

• Demonstrated interest or experience in international human rights instruments and tools for the promotion and protection of human rights.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in human rights issues in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Experience working with UN agencies and relevant regional actors.
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimal supervision; ability to work within tight deadlines.

Contract

This is a UNV International Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Youth contracts.

Since 2023, the OHCHR Regional Office for Central America and the Dominican Republic has been implementing the regional project "Strengthening the Regional Approach to the protection of specific human rights in Latin America and the Caribbean". One of the three pillars of this project is the promotion and expansion of civic space and the protection of human rights defenders, including journalists, in the Latin American and Caribbean region. To achieve this objective, the country teams of the United Nations System for the promotion and protection of defenders will be strengthened; the capacities of civil society to monitor, document and report possible violations of their rights will be strengthened; and the capacities of government institutions will be strengthened, among other tasks.

Under the direct supervision of Regional Representative of the Regional Office for Central America and the Dominican Republic, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

 Support the implementation of strategies to link up with young people in the region, especially in contexts of discrimination or exclusion, to promote their active participation in processes of promotion, defense and enforceability of human rights.  Contribute to the identification, mapping, and strengthening of alliances with youth organizations and networks, including collectives of indigenous, Afro-descendant, mi-grant, LGBTIQ+, and climate activists, among others.  Assist in the design and facilitation of training, dialogue and exchange activities among youth, focused on capacity building in human rights, transformative leadership, advocacy tools and meaningful participation.  Collaborate in the production of educational materials, campaigns and digital content created jointly with young people, to amplify their voices, narratives and proposals from a perspective of human rights, diversity and intersectionality.  Contribute to the incorporation of youth perspectives, concerns and proposals into key regional and national processes, including multilateral spaces, human rights mechanisms and United Nations cooperation frameworks.  Support the systematization of good practices and youth experiences in human rights, in order to promote learning, generate evidence and strengthen the positioning of youth as key actors in the global movement.  Participate in inter-agency and inter-institutional initiatives aimed at promoting the rights of youth and their participation in sustainable development, democratic governance and climate justice.

☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Empowering Others ☒ Integrity ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Working in Teams

Demonstrated interest or experience in: o International human rights instruments and tools for the promotion and protection of human rights (required) o Human rights issues in Latin America and the Caribbean (desirable).
o Working with UN agencies and relevant regional actors.

Self-motivated, ability to work with minimal supervision; ability to work within tight deadlines

The Republic of Panama is a country located in southeastern Central America. Its capital is Panama City. It is bordered to the north by the Caribbean Sea, to the south by the Pacific Ocean, to the east by Colombia and to the west by Costa Rica. Due to its geographical position, it currently offers the world a wide platform of maritime, commercial, real estate and financial services, including the Colon Free Zone, the largest free zone on the continent and the second largest in the world. Panama has a lower crime rate than many other countries in the region. The current security level for this capital is Low - 2. Gun violence in Panama City is not uncommon, and home invasions occur regularly in certain areas. Based on incidents reported by local police, the areas of high crime in Panama City are San Miguelito, Río Abajo, El Chorrillo, Curundú, Playa Veracruz, Panamá Viejo and Tocumen. Police checkpoints are common, mainly on weekends in and around major cities. The Panama Canal is the country's most important economic asset. In the western province of Chiriqui, several minor earthquakes have been recorded, ranging from levels 4-5.2 (Richter), without causing damage. Dengue and Zika virus: Panama declares a health alert throughout the national territory. It is recommended to use repellents, long-sleeved shirts and pants and to ensure that the rooms are equipped with mosquito nets. Panama is the third most competitive country in Latin America according to the World Economic Forum, but it is also the Latin American country with the highest economic growth, in absolute terms, that is, without taking into account the distribution of wealth. As this is a national assignment of United Nations Volunteers, the United Nations Volunteer will be responsible for organizing his or her own housing and other basic necessities of life. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance scheme.

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