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Human Rights Associate – Swiss UNYV  

OHCHR

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Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%

Type of contract: Volunteer

Duration: 12 months

Education level: Master’s degree

Driving licence: Car driving licence

Macro-area: Latin America and the Caribbean

Level of experience: Junior Professional, 1 to 3 years

Area of work Definition: Democracy, Governance, Human Rights, Law, Public Administration

Area of work: Political Affairs, Conflict and Peacekeeping

Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations

Join date: September 2025

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United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is the leading UN entity on human rights. OHCHR represents the world’s commitment to the promotion and protection of the full range of human rights and freedoms set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Colombia was established, upon request of the Commission on Human Rights and the initiative of the Government of Colombia, on 29 November 1996. OHCHR-Colombia operates from the capital city, Bogotá, and ten offices across the country.

The 2016 Peace Agreement between the Colombian government and FARC-EP has expanded OHCHR’s role in human rights. This includes monitoring policies on dismantling criminal groups, protecting human rights defenders, ensuring security for former FARC members transitioning to politics, reviewing detained FARC members’ cases, and supporting victims’ search for justice and reparations.

As Human Rights Associate you support OHCHR as follows:

  • Support the preparation of documents on human rights and international standards;

  • Assist in developing and monitoring the security and peace strategy;

  • Contribute to context studies and propose prevention lines for communities;

  • Support technical assistance to government counterparts on security and peace;

  • Help verify human rights violations, conduct capacity-building, and draft reports and communications;

  • Etc.

Part of the Talent programme “Swiss Youth at the United Nations / World Bank Group“, this position is sponsored by the Peace and Human Rights Division (PHRD). An International UN Youth Volunteer contract ensures that travel, relocation and UN health insurance costs are covered. Additionally, a monthly living allowance is paid. Find more information in the UNV “Unified Conditions of Service” and the UNV “Entitlement calculator”.

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Skills required

For the programme:

  • Swiss nationality;
  • Master’s degree;
  • Ideally 12 months of relevant professional experience (min. 3 months – max. 24 months);
  • Max. 28 years old at the date of application;
  • Excellent command of English and 2 official Swiss languages (one active = C1/C2, one passive = A2/B1);
  • Proven interest in joining the international cooperation sector.
  • Driving license for PHRD financed positions.

For this position:

  • Master’s degree in law, political science or international relations, preferably with a specialization in human rights and/or international humanitarian law;
  • Demonstrated interest and/or experience (ideally one year) in human rights and international human rights law, ideally in the area of technical assistance to national institutions (e.g., Attorney General’s Office, Ombudsman’s Office);
  • Good knowledge of and/or exposure to a range of human rights issues to include ap-proaches and techniques to address sensitive problems;
  • Skills in research, analysis, discussion and drafting;
  • Fluent in English and Spanish.

 

Please find more details in the full job description.

 

We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.  

 

Important details regarding your application

Make sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date:

  • Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on ‘apply’)
  • CV in English incl the exact length and the % of your employments
  • Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section “documents” in your login area
  • Copy of your driving license 

 

Find useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the cinfo website and read this article.  

 

 

Application deadline: 22 April 2025

First round of interviews carried out by cinfo: between 13 May and 22 May 2025

Final selection: made by the host organisation based on cinfo’s recommendation and a second interview with them. Selected candidates will be informed towards the end of June 2025.

Onboarding and training: The onboarding process will start after the selection. Selected candidates will have to attend mandatory predeparture training in August.

Entry on duty: Departure is possible after the mandatory training. The final departure date will be discussed after the selection and depends on several factors.

 

Are you interested in the programme “Swiss Youth at the United Nations / World Bank Group“? Do you have specific questions about the process and how to apply? Join us on Zoom during our Live Q&A sessions on Thursday, 03 April at 5.00pm or Thursday, 17 April at 12pm. More information about the sessions via this link. 

 

Any questions? Contact Roman Twerenbold and Michal Habegger, cinfo’s Recruitment Specialists, [email protected]

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