Human Rights Associate, Caracas

## Human Rights Associate, Caracas - Organization:OHCHR - Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights - Office:OHCHR in Caracas, Venezuela Description of assignment title:Human Rights Associate Assignment country:Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Duty stations:Caracas Work location:On UN premises Expected start date:02/01/2027 Duration:12 monthsLong-term benefits and allowances Sustainable Development Goal:16. Peace, justice and strong institutions Volunteer category:Associate UCoS from Apr2026 Work schedule:Full-time Number of Assignments:1 Mission and objectives: - The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN Human Rights or OHCHR) is the leading UN entity on human rights. It was created by the General Assembly of the United Nations in December 1993 through its resolution 48/141. - As the principal United Nations office mandated to promote and protect human rights for all, UN Human Rights performs the following functions (among others): - • Promotes and protects the effective enjoyment of all human rights, including civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights by all, and the realization of the right to development; - • Engages in dialogue with all governments in the exercise of their mandate with a view to ensuring respect for all human rights; - • Plays an active role in removing current obstacles and addressing challenges to the full realization of all human rights and preventing the continuation of human rights violations throughout the world; - • Expands international cooperation for the protection and promotion of all human rights; - • Coordinates activities for the promotion and protection of human rights throughout the United Nations system. - The UN Volunteer will contribute to the strengthening of the strategic thematic priorities for the current planning cycle, including the implementation of a gender perspective. The UNV Volunteer will interact with other UN agencies, funds, and programs, as well as with public institutions, authorities, and civil society, particularly those dedicated to the promotion and protection of human rights. - Under the direct supervision of the Unit Coordinator, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: - - Gather information and report on the human rights situation in the thematic area, including through contacts with other United Nations actors, humanitarian actors and civil society. - - Support the assistance to civil society organization to develop and implement policies and training programs with attention to gender perspective, including diversity and inclusive approaches. - - Conduct substantive research analysis of compliance of national legal framework and/or public policies with international human rights standards. - - Promote dialogue between local human rights and civil society networks, humanitarian actors, and the OHCHR Office in Venezuela on measures to promote the observance of human rights. - - Use the OHCHR database to enter cases and document allegations and violations of human rights. - - Provide technical assistance and follow up to activities with counterparts and partners at different levels within the framework of the Office´s Mandate. - - Assist in other duties relevant to the post, as requested by the Unit Coordinator. - Results/expected outputs - As an active OHCHR team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to OHCHR and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: - - Systematic and timely collection, verification, and analysis of information on human rights issues, generating high-quality inputs for reports, briefings, and advocacy, including accurate documentation in the OHCHR database. - - Effective support to the preparation and implementation of field missions, including timely drafting of mission reports and follow-up actions, contributing to evidence-based assessment of human rights trends and cases. - - Substantive contributions to the analysis of national legislation and public policies against international human rights standards, informing advocacy, engagement strategies, and technical advice. - - Strengthened collaboration and dialogue with civil society, local authorities, and other stakeholders, contributing to improved awareness, capacity, and concrete measures to promote and protect human rights at the local level, including through technical assistance activities. - During the first month of the assignment, the UN Volunteer will work closely with his/her direct supervisor to finalize an agreed-upon work plan. The work plan should outline key objectives and activities and include regular check ins with the supervisor to review progress and receive performance feedback. - Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment. Additional eligibility criteria: - This assignment is funded by the Government of Switzerland. Only candidates who have been pre-selected by Switzerland (cinfo) are eligible to apply. Assignment requirements - English, Level: Fluent, Required - Spanish, Level: Fluent, Required Required education level: - Master's degree in law, political science, international relations or social sciences with human rights academic and/or gender academic. Competencies and values: - - Adaptability and Flexibility - - Commitment and Motivation Skills and experience: - Demonstrated interest and/or experience (ideally one year): - - Knowledge of the UN International human rights standards and mechanisms. - - Experience working in the Latin American Region and/or knowledge of the human rights in the region is considered an advantage. - - Experience on monitoring and reporting on human rights desirable. - - Experience in the application of international human rights law, standards and protections mechanisms is highly desirable. - - Commitment to volunteerism, previous experience as a volunteer or with human rights volunteer organizations is an advantage. - - Excellent oral and written skills in English and Spanish; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills. - - Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels. - - Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel and to deliver under pressure. Area(s) of expertise: - Emergency preparedness, crisis response, Legal affairs