Volunteer in Switzerland with UN Volunteers: Assistant Human Rights Officer

United Nations Volunteers programme is offering a volunteer opportunity in Switzerland: Assistant Human Rights Officer.

Duration:

6 months

• Support in the drafting of allegation letters, urgent appeals or comments on legislation.
• Support in the preparation of draft press statements on communications issues.
• Analysis of incoming information from governments, IGOs, UN agencies, as well as NGOs and individuals.
• Assist the the preparation of academic visits as well as preparation of Briefing Notes and Talking Points, organisations of meetings and seminars among others.
• Participate in the public events or the preparation of annual reports to the Human Rights Council and the General Assembly.
• Attend and report on public events on FORB when requested.
• Liaise with CSOs, faith based-actors and organisations.
• Perform other related duties as requested by supervisor, as appropriate.

• Age: 18 - 26
• Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
• Required experience:

1. Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for this assignment though any relevant academic and/or practical experience, in particular in the area of legal or human rights affairs, would be an advantage.
2. Applicants should be computer literate in standard software applications
3. Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations

• Area(s) of expertise: Legal affairs
• Languages:

1. English, Level: Fluent, Required
2. French, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable
3. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable (i.e., Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).

• Required education level: Bachelor degree or equivalent in the area of law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related field.
• Skills:

1. Communication.
2. Teamwork.
3. Proven social media and communications experience.
4. Knowledge of human rights issues.
5. Observing deadlines and achieving results.
6. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
7. Remains calm in stressful situations.
8. Ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

About The United Nations Volunteers (UNV):

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.

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