Intern - Human Rights - Information and Referral Support

Organizational Context

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Bogota seeks an intern to provide essential support within its operations. This role is integral to the effective functioning of the office, contributing to the monitoring and referral of human rights information. The internship is for a duration of 3-6 months.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this internship is to provide crucial support to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Bogota. The intern will be responsible for managing incoming information and communications, ensuring accurate registration, organization, and systematization of data related to human rights allegations and cases. A key aspect of the role involves assisting in the preparation of internal notes and facilitating the timely referral of information to appropriate focal points and mechanisms. This position contributes directly to the OHCHR's mandate by supporting the efficient flow of information and the tracking of requests, thereby aiding in the office's efforts to address human rights concerns effectively.

Responsibilities

The intern will be responsible for receiving, organizing, and registering information and communications directed to the OHCHR through various channels. This includes supporting the collection, organization, and systematization of data pertaining to allegations, cases, and situations concerning potential human rights violations. The role involves assisting in the preparation of internal notes based on gathered information and ensuring the timely referral of incoming information to relevant focal points, teams, or mechanisms according to established procedures. Additionally, the intern will support the systematization and tracking of requests and communications, and assist in coordinating with relevant teams to ensure effective information flow within the office. Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor is also part of the responsibilities.

Work Experience

No professional work experience is required for this UN Internship Programme position. However, desirable attributes include strong organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly, effective communication, teamwork, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Skills

Organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, strong communication skills, teamwork, ability to organize and systematize information, ability to draft clear and concise notes, ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, ability to interact with diverse stakeholders.

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