Intern - Human Rigths - Provision of technical and operational support

Contract

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Work Location

TEGUCIGALPA

Expected duration

3-6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Honduras offers a human rights internship program which aims at providing students with the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to OHCHR's activities related to the promotion and protection of human rights in the region. This announcement broadcasts internship assignments with the OHCHR Country Office in Honduras (OHCHR-Honduras). OHCHR-Honduras was established in 2015, following the signature of an agreement with the Government of Honduras, with the following mandate: (a) observe and report on the human rights situation in the country in order to advise Honduran authorities in the formulation and implementation of policies, programs and measures that contribute to the promotion and protection of human rights; (b) provide technical support and assistance in the area of human rights to State institutions to advance the respect and guarantee of human rights; (c) provide advice and support to civil society and victims of human rights violations to strengthen their human rights capacities, including the use of national and international protection mechanisms; and (d) promote compliance by the State with the recommendations and decisions of UN human rights bodies and mechanisms, or those of other international organizations, providing guidance for the adoption of specific compliance measures. OHCHR-Honduras has four thematic units: (a) Accountability and Rule of Law; (b) Economic, Social, Cultural and Environmental Rights Unit; (c) Civic Space and Participation; and (d) Non-Discrimination. In addition, the Office has a crosscutting line of interventions on early warning/early action and prevention and mitigation of social conflict. Based in Tegucigalpa or La Ceiba, Honduras, the intern reports to the Human Rights Officer in the assigned work unit(s), under the overall guidance of the Deputy Head of Office. Interns will have the opportunity to broaden their human rights experience and knowledge and be directly exposed to the work of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and human rights related work in other UN agencies. Human rights interns get excellent exposure to the work of the entire office and will be able to participate to internal discussions about the Offices' issues and strategies. They participate and contribute to staff meetings and discussions, research human rights issues, draft papers and reports, develop and maintain information databases and provide support to other OHCHR activities including meetings and training events. The selected candidate will be able to work in coordination with various human rights officers covering various fields and areas of expertise (gender and women's rights, socio-economic rights, rule of law, etc.) The daily responsibilities of intern will depend on the area of assignment and the individual's background. Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Provide support for the implementation of OHCHR-Honduras programs and initiatives, including assisting in the planning and execution of activities, workshops, and events; Conduct research and analysis on human rights issues, including monitoring and reporting on developments related to civil, political, economic, social, cultural and environmental rights; Assist in the preparation of minutes, notes, reports, briefings, and other written materials; Assist in the coordination and communication with key stakeholders, including civil society organizations, government officials, and others; Provide support in organizing and conducting field visits and meetings with human rights actors and communities to gather information and assess human rights situations; Contribute to the implementation of strategies to promote and protect human rights in Honduras; Provide administrative and logistical support, as needed, for the smooth functioning of the Office; Provide other relevant support to the Office.

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); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).

Languages

Spanish English English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Additional Information

JFQ/JSQ: 1 Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work. experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. 2 Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Custom Questions 1 Candidates for the UN Internship Programme are required to cover the cost of travel including visa, accommodation, health insurance and other living expenses for the duration of the internship. Will you be able to cover all the above-mentioned expenses? 2 Have you completed a UN Internship before? If yes, please include the UN entity as well as concrete dates? Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible.

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.