Pasantía con enfoque en violaciones graves a los derechos HUMANOS
Organizational Context
The United Nations Secretariat, specifically the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Mexico City, is seeking an intern. This role will support the Security and Justice Unit, contributing to its mandate and operations within the region. The internship is based in Mexico City.
Job Purpose
This internship aims to provide practical experience within the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, focusing on the Security and Justice Unit. The intern will assist in planning agendas, organizing meetings and events, and supporting research on relevant topics. A key aspect of the role involves assisting in the preparation of various documents, including internal communications, presentations, and reports. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the Unit's work on human rights issues and gain exposure to international human rights mechanisms and practices within a UN context.
Responsibilities
The intern will provide assistance to the Security and Justice Unit. Key duties include supporting the planning of agendas, meetings, and events related to the Unit's thematic areas. The role involves conducting research on various topics pertinent to the Unit's work, including handling transparency requests and monitoring media coverage. Additionally, the intern will support the drafting of notes, internal communications, presentations, and other documents relevant to the Unit's mandate. This position requires active participation in supporting the daily operations and projects of the Security and Justice Unit.
Work Experience
No specific work experience is explicitly required for this internship. However, the role involves research, document preparation, and supporting unit activities, suggesting that prior experience in these areas, particularly within a human rights or international organization context, would be beneficial.
Skills
Research skills, communication skills (written and verbal), organizational skills, ability to prepare documents and presentations, media monitoring, transparency request handling, fluency in Spanish, desirable knowledge of English.