Pasantía virtual con enfoque grupos vulnerables

Assist in coordinating the Vulnerable Groups Unit and supporting staff in handling complaints.

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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 7 months ago: Friday 17 Oct 2025 at 03:59 UTC

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Overview

Assist in coordinating the Vulnerable Groups Unit and supporting staff in handling complaints.

You have:

Be a master's student in social sciences (law, sociology, international relations, political science, or related fields); or be in the last year of undergraduate studies in social sciences; or have completed undergraduate studies in social sciences within the last year.
Knowledge of human rights, preferably about the rights of indigenous peoples, Afro-descendants, migrants, persons with disabilities, and children and adolescents.
Basic knowledge of serious human rights violations committed in the country.
Experience in dealing with cases/complaints regarding human rights violations.
Ability to work in a team.
Ability to research and synthesize information with excellent spelling and writing skills.
Good knowledge of Excel or other database programs.
Respect for UN principles and standards of conduct.
Must have some type of health insurance or health system coverage in Mexico City during the internship period.

Contract

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Details

Work Location

Mexico

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Asistencia a la coordinación de la Unidad de Grupos Vulnerables. Apoyar al staff en la atención y tramitación de quejas recibidas por la Oficina y apoyar en la reacción a emergencias. Apoyar en la sistematización de información sobre violaciones de derechos humanos. Asistir en la planeación de misiones o reuniones relacionadas con el monitoreo de la situación de derechos humanos. Apoyar en el seguimiento a medios de comunicación con los temas relacionados al área. Apoyar en la elaboración de comunicaciones 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 ONU-DH.

Qualifications/special skills

Ser estudiante de maestría en alguna ciencia social (derecho, sociología, relaciones internacionales, ciencia política u otras carreras afines); o Ser estudiante, del último año de licenciatura, en alguna ciencia social (derecho, sociología, relaciones internacionales, ciencia política u otras carreras afines); o Haber concluido, en el último año, estudios de licenciatura en alguna ciencia social (derecho, sociología, relaciones internacionales, ciencia política u otras carreras afines). Conocimiento de derechos humanos, preferiblemente sobre derechos de pueblos indígenas, personas afrodescendientes, personas en movilidad humana, personas con discapacidad, y niñas, niños y adolescentes. Conocimientos básicos sobre las graves violaciones a los derechos humanos cometidas en el país. Conocimiento o experiencia en la atención de casos/quejas de violaciones a derechos humanos. Capacidad para trabajar en equipo. Capacidad de investigación y síntesis, acompañada de excelente ortografía y redacción. Buen conocimiento de Excel u otros programas de bases de datos. Respeto por los principios y normas de conducta de las Naciones Unidas. 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.

Languages

Español es el idioma oficial de trabajo.

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.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe your knowledge of human rights, especially concerning vulnerable groups?	This question assesses your understanding and awareness of human rights issues relevant to the internship.	Mention specific human rights issues or cases that interest you, particularly those affecting vulnerable populations.
Provide an example of a time when you worked effectively in a team.	The interviewer wants to understand your teamwork skills and ability to collaborate with others.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach research and analysis projects?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have dealing with complaints or cases?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you ensure clear communication in a project?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What interests you about this internship with vulnerable groups?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to synthesize information from various sources?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you know about the United Nations and its principles?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.