Legal Intern | UNHCR

“UNHCR” stands for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, is a specialized agency under the United Nations that concentrated on providing protection/ assistance, and durable solutions for refugees and displaced persons around the world. UNHCR founded in 1950, It works to safeguard the rights and well-being of people who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, or violence. Organization’s mandate includes ensuring access to asylum, advocating for durable solutions such as voluntary repatriation, local integration, or resettlement, and addressing the broader issues related to displacement. UNHCR is playing a crucial role in coordinating international efforts to respond to refugee crises and works in partnership with governments, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders to address the complex challenges faced by displaced populations.

What are the advantages come with being employed at UNHCR :

• Engaging in meaningful work has the power to positively impact deserving individuals.
• Empowering Youth by providing them with the necessary tools and skills for advancing in their careers
• Promoting diversity in gender and culture to support the strength of the team.

Job Details:

• Job Title: Legal intern
• Unit: UNHCR
• Job Place: Brussels
• Deadline: 13, February, 2024

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

• Master’s degree in international law / human rights.
• Professional Background in international relations.
• Full-Understanding in political sciences.
• Full-Understanding in public relations.

Work Experiences:

• Professional experience in working in human rights / political affairs.
• Professional experience in international relations & law.
• Prefect experience in human rights.
• Experience in international criminal law investigations.
• The ability to work under pressure to achieve multiple deadlines.
• Full-Knowledge of understanding of NGOs missions and goals.
• Full-Knowledge in international public relations.

Languages:

• Fluency in English language is Required (both oral and written).

Key Responsibilities Career:

• Responsible for serving as the Deputy Head of Office and Represents the Office in the absence of the OHCHR Head of Office in Guatemala.
• Responsible for supervising and coordinates the office’s human rights monitoring and documentation work.
• Responsible for working with UN and non-governmental programmes in the country to integrate human rights perspective.
• Responsible for ensuring human rights issues, including their gender equality dimensions considerations.
• Responsible for providing legal advice and analysis on cases, public policies, capacity building to national authorities and legislative proposals.

“The deadline for opportunity is 13, February, 2024”

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