Pasantía con enfoque en violaciones graves a los derechos humanos

Assist in the coordination of the Human Rights Unit and related activities.

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OHCHR - Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

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Mexico City (Mexico)

Internship Human Rights

Application deadline 1 year ago: Monday 15 Jul 2024 at 03:59 UTC

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Overview

Assist in the coordination of the Human Rights Unit and related activities.

You have:

Be a master's degree student in a social science (law, sociology, international relations, political science, or related fields).
Be a student or have completed the last year of a bachelor's degree in a social science (law, sociology, international relations, political science, or related fields).
Basic knowledge of human rights, preferably on disappearance, torture, extrajudicial execution, or related due process and judicial action topics.
Basic knowledge on serious human rights violations committed in the country.
Knowledge or experience in handling cases or situations of human rights violations.
Ability to work in a team.
Ability for research and synthesis, accompanied by excellent spelling and writing.
Must have some form of medical insurance or any other health system, with coverage in Mexico City and valid during the internship period.
Interest and sensitivity regarding human rights issues.
Respect for the principles and standards of conduct of the United Nations.
Fluency in written and verbal Spanish is required. Knowledge of English is desirable.
Candidates who are not citizens or permanent residents may require appropriate visa and work authorization.

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Work Location

Mexico City

Expected duration

6mths 110724-110124

Duties and Responsibilities

•Asistencia a la coordinación de la Unidad de Violaciones Graves a los Derechos Humanos. •Apoyar en la investigación de diversos temas relacionados con el área. •Asistir en la planeación de agendas, reuniones o eventos relacionados con los temas relacionados a la Unidad. •Realizar seguimiento a medios de comunicación con los temas relacionados a la Unidad. •Apoyar en la elaboración de comunicaciones internas y diversos tipos de documentos relativos a las áreas temáticas señaladas. •Apoyar en otras tareas que sean necesarias para el cumplimiento de los objetivos de la ONU-DH.

Qualifications/special skills

1.Ser estudiante de maestría en alguna ciencia social (derecho, sociología, relaciones internacionales, ciencia política u otras carreras afines); o 2.Ser estudiante o haber completado el último año de licenciatura, en alguna ciencia social (derecho, sociología, relaciones internacionales, ciencia política u otras carreras afines). Conocimiento de derechos humanos, preferiblemente sobre desaparición de personas, tortura, ejecución extrajudicial o temas relacionados con el debido proceso y la actuación judicial. Conocimientos básicos sobre las graves violaciones a los derechos humanos cometidas en el país. Conocimiento o experiencia en la atención de casos o situaciones de violaciones a derechos humanos. Capacidad para trabajar en equipo. Capacidad de investigación y síntesis, acompañada de excelente ortografía y redacción. Indispensable contar con algún tipo de seguro médico o cualquier otro sistema de salud, con cobertura en la ciudad de México y que esté vigente durante el periodo de la pasantía. Interés y sensibilidad por los temas de derechos humanos. Respeto por los principios y normas de conducta de las Naciones Unidas

Languages

El idioma oficial de trabajo en ONUDH-México es español, se requiere fluencia escrita y verbal. Deseable conocimientos de inglés.

Additional Information

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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.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a situation where you had to work collaboratively to achieve a goal?	This question assesses your ability to work effectively in a team environment.	Provide specific examples of your role and contributions to the team outcome.
How have your academic studies prepared you for this internship?	The interviewer wants to understand how your education relates to the responsibilities of the role.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your understanding of serious human rights violations?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you conducted research on a complex topic. What approach did you take?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Why are you interested in working with the United Nations on human rights issues?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.