Intern – Human Rights - Access to Justice and Fight against Impunity
Assist in legal research and support access to justice initiatives.
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Overview
Assist in legal research and support access to justice initiatives.
You have:
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent).
- Academic background in law, international relations, political science or related fields is required.
- Strong research and analytical skills are essential.
- Sound judgment and the ability to draft clearly and effectively are essential.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively is desirable.
- Ability to conduct legal research and analyze international human rights standards is desirable.
- Familiarity with international human rights law, transitional justice, or related areas is an asset.
- Fluency in spoken and written Spanish is required for the internship.
- Knowledge of English or another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
Bogota
Expected duration
3–6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Daily responsibilities of the intern will depend on the individual's background and may include, but are not limited to: • Contributing to and supporting legal research on international human rights standards, including treaty bodies and relevant jurisprudence. • Assisting in the compilation and analysis of legal and policy information related to access to justice, enforced disappearance, transitional justice, and non-recurrence. • Supporting the drafting of background notes and other technical or analytical documents. • Assisting in the preparation of summaries and analytical materials. • Supporting the organization and systematization of information relevant to ongoing projects or initiatives. • Performing other duties as requested by the supervisor, as appropriate.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent). Academic background in law, international relations, political science or related fields is required. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. We are looking for candidates with strong research and analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to draft clearly and effectively. The ability to work independently and collaboratively is desirable. Ability to conduct legal research and analyze international human rights standards, as well as to draft legal or policy-oriented documents, is desirable. Familiarity with international human rights law, transitional justice, or related areas is an asset.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written Spanish is required for the internship. Knowledge of English or another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Additional Information
Not available.
Intern Specific text
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with legal research and how it relates to human rights? | This question assesses your familiarity with legal concepts and your research skills. | Discuss specific research projects or coursework relevant to human rights. |
| What do you understand about transitional justice and its importance? | This seeks to evaluate your knowledge of transitional justice concepts. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach drafting a summary of complex legal information? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to work independently on a project. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever been involved in group work? How did you ensure everyone's voice was heard? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you employ to manage multiple research projects simultaneously? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a time when you used sound judgment in a challenging situation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What interests you about working in international human rights, and how do you see it impacting your career? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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