The World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) is currently seeking to recruit a FULL TIME INTERN for the Urgent Campaigns and the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders. The non-remunerated position should be filled as soon as possible. Duration of the internship: minimum 3 months.
RESPONSIBILITIES
– To draft urgent interventions in cases involving general victims and human rights defenders (in Spanish, English and/or French).
– To maintain contact with organisations affiliated to OMCT.
– To attend meetings and sessions of the United Nations human rights mechanisms.
– To assist with the organisation of field missions.
– To assist with the organisation of seminars and conferences.
– To translate documents.
PROFILE
– University degree in law, international relations, social sciences or related field
– Good knowledge of UN procedures and regional mechanisms for the protection of human rights
– Excellent drafting and editing skills
– Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
– Capacity to adapt to multidisciplinary work in a multicultural environment
– Good interpersonal and communication skills
– Spanish mother tongue or excellent knowledge of Spanish (written and oral)
– Fluency in French and/or English
APPLICATIONS
For more information on OMCT, please visit the website: www.omct.org or see the PDF: FULL TIME INTERN Urgent Campaigns / Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders
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