Human Rights Associate

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.