World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT)

Internship

Geneva, 1 July 2012 (min. 4 months).

The World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), the largest international coalition of non-governmental organisations fighting against torture, summary executions, forced disappearance and all other forms of cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, is currently seeking to recruit a full time intern for the Human Rights Defenders/Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Coordinator of the Human Rights Defenders/Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders.

The activities of the intern include:

● To draft urgent interventions in cases involving human rights defenders (in Spanish, French

and/or English).

● To assist with the organisation of field missions.

● To assist with the organisation of seminars and conferences on human rights defenders.

● To maintain contact with organisations affiliated to OMCT.

● To attend meetings and sessions of the United Nations human rights mechanisms.

● To translate documents.

● To assist the Coordinator with other activities of the Human Rights Defenders/Observatory for

the Protection of Human Rights Defenders.

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.

Unpaid

Internships are not remunerated.

Start date

The positions should be filled from 1 July 2012.

Duration

Duration of the internships: minimum 4 months.

Applications

● Applications for this position should be sent to is@omct.org.

● Please send a cover letter and a résumé.

● Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.