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Digital Development Project Associate (Swiss Youth Programme - UNYV)

Guinea, Conakry , Conakry

The World Bank Group (WBG) is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. It uses financial resources and extensive experience to help our client countries reduce poverty, increase economic growth, and improve quality of life. The UN Volunteer is expected to support the WB team and the Government of Guinea in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the West Africa Regional Digital Integration Project (WARDIP) Guinea project. The WARDIP Guinea project is part of a regional series of project aiming to increase broadband access and usage in participating countries and to promote the establishment of a single digital market in Western Africa.  As Digital Development Project Associate you support the World Bank as follows: Ensure timely implementation of the project in partnership with the PIU: Assist in defining a dashboard of activity for increased visibility on project activities; Support the PIU with drafting and review of Terms of Reference for technical studies planned; Help monitor local development in the digital economy; Etc.   Part of the Talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations / World Bank", this position is sponsored by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). An International UN Youth Volunteer contract ensures that travel, relocation and UN health insurance costs are covered. Additionally, a monthly living allowance is paid. Find more information in the UNV "Unified Conditions of Service" and the UNV "Entitlement calculator".   Please find the full job description here: For the programme: Swiss nationality; Master's degree; Ideally 12 months of relevant professional experience (min. 3 months - max. 24 months); Max. 28 years old at the date of application; Excellent command of English and 2 official Swiss languages (one active = C1/C2, one passive = A2/B1); Proven interest in joining the international cooperation sector.    For this position:Master's degree in ICT, Telecommunications, Finance, Economy; Demonstrated interest and/or experience (ideally one year) in Project Management;Knowledge of the global trends in Digital Economy;Knowledge of the West Africa Digital Economy market evolution may be an asset;Knowledge of the telecommunications sector including regulation and infrastructure;Demonstrated interest for the design and implementation of digital government initiatives;Fluent in English and French.   Please find more details in the full job description.  We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.   Important details regarding your application Make sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date: Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on 'apply') CV in English incl the exact length and the % of your employments Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section "documents" in your login area   Find useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the cinfo website and read this article.     Application deadline: 10 April 2024 First round of interviews carried out by cinfo: between 29 April and 07 May 2024 Final selection: will be made by the host organisation based on cinfo's recommendation and an interview with them. Selected candidates will be informed around mid-June. Onboarding and training: The onboarding process will start after the selection. Selected candidates will have to attend mandatory predeparture training in Biel at the beginning of August.  Entry on duty: Departure is possible after the training, i.e. from around August 8, 2024. The final departure date will be discussed after the selection and depends on several factors.     Any questions? Contact Jennifer Hauser-Seiz, cinfo's Recruitment Specialist, recruitment@cinfo.ch  Are you interested in the programme and positions? Do you have specific questions concerning the process and how you can apply? Join us during one of our Live Q&A. Find more information via this link. 

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21/03/2024
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Research Analyst (Swiss Youth Programme - UNYV)

Nepal, Bāgmatī , Kathmandu

The World Bank Group (WBG) is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. It uses financial resources and extensive experience to help our client countries reduce poverty, increase economic growth, and improve quality of life.  The South Asia Region (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka) is at a crucial stage of development. Rapid economic growth, driven by urbanization and demographic dividend, has brought down poverty rates, but severe forms of exclusion and disparities based on ethnicity, caste, and gender remain. Rapid growth has also come with congestion and pollution in cities. South Asia is more than other regions affected by changes in temperature and extreme weather events. The World Bank country program in Nepal provides financial support and technical advisory services across a broad range of sectors, with focus in infrastructure, energy, human development services, climate, and disaster risk management. In addition, the priority of the program is also to support implementation of federalism. World Bank assistance is channeled through the government system for agreed development priorities. Technical Teams from the World Bank are drawn from staff in the Kathmandu Office and from around the world.   As Research Analyst you support the World Bank as follows: Contribute to data collection, research, and analytical work; Undertake research and prepare just-in-time reports and presentations on critical areas for policy dialogue; Contribute to drafting briefs, reports on human development in the three countries of the Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Maldives country management unit's (SACSN CMU); Join field visits; Etc.   Part of the Talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations / World Bank", this position is sponsored by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). An International UN Youth Volunteer contract ensures that travel, relocation and UN health insurance costs are covered. Additionally, a monthly living allowance is paid. Find more information in the UNV "Unified Conditions of Service" and the UNV "Entitlement calculator".   Please find the full job description here:  For the programme: Swiss nationality; Master's degree; Ideally 12 months of relevant professional experience (min. 3 months - max. 24 months); Max. 28 years old at the date of application; Excellent command of English and 2 official Swiss languages (one active = C1/C2, one passive = A2/B1); Proven interest in joining the international cooperation sector.    For this position: Master's degree in economics or other social sciences; Demonstrated interest and/or experience (ideally one year) in education, health or social sectors;  Strong data analysis skills, extensive experience in cleaning and analyzing data using modern software; Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded; Fluent in English, Nepali desired.   Please find more details in the full job description.  We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.   Important details regarding your application Make sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date: Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on 'apply') CV in English incl the exact length and the % of your employments Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section "documents" in your login area   Find useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the cinfo website and read this article.    Application deadline: 10 April 2024 First round of interviews carried out by cinfo: between 29 April and 07 May 2024 Final selection: will be made by the host organisation based on cinfo's recommendation and an interview with them. Selected candidates will be informed around mid-June. Onboarding and training: The onboarding process will start after the selection. Selected candidates will have to attend mandatory predeparture training in Biel at the beginning of August.  Entry on duty: Departure is possible after the training, i.e. from around August 8, 2024. The final departure date will be discussed after the selection and depends on several factors.    Any questions? Contact Jennifer Hauser-Seiz, cinfo's Recruitment Specialist, recruitment@cinfo.ch  Are you interested in the programme and positions? Do you have specific questions concerning the process and how you can apply? Join us during one of our Live Q&A. Find more information via this link. 

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Climate Finance and Carbon Market Analyst (Swiss Youth Programme - UNYV)

Bangladesh, Dhaka , Dhaka

The World Bank Group (WBG) is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. It uses financial resources and extensive experience to help our client countries reduce poverty, increase economic growth, and improve quality of life.Bangladesh faces a high level of vulnerability to the effects of climate change stressing the urgency of the country's climate commitments and its adaptation and mitigation efforts. The Global Climate Risk Index ranks it as the seventh most affected country, with increased susceptibility to extreme weather events such as cyclones, floods, and storm surges. The World Bank is engaging in the country's ambitious climate agenda on multiple fronts.  As Climate Finance and Carbon Market Analyst you support the World Bank as follows: Support the country engagement on climate finance and carbon market; Assist in reviewing World Bank Bangladesh portfolio and pipeline, and identify opportunities for accessing carbon finance, and opportunities for earning carbon market credits; Serve as a liaison for multi-Practice Group activities and support organizing knowledge sharing events, roundtables, etc; Organize meetings and ensure smooth communication with development partners, academia, and other stakeholders; Etc.   Part of the Talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations / World Bank", this position is sponsored by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). An International UN Youth Volunteer contract ensures that travel, relocation and UN health insurance costs are covered. Additionally, a monthly living allowance is paid. Find more information in the UNV "Unified Conditions of Service" and the UNV "Entitlement calculator".   Please find the full job description here: For the programme: Swiss nationality; Master's degree; Ideally 12 months of relevant professional experience (min. 3 months - max. 24 months); Max. 28 years old at the date of application; Excellent command of English and 2 official Swiss languages (one active = C1/C2, one passive = A2/B1); Proven interest in joining the international cooperation sector.    For this position: Master's degree in economics, finance, environmental studies, science, public planning with a focus on Climate Finance or Climate Change; Demonstrated interest and/or experience (ideally one year) in Climate Change, Climate finance and Carbon markets; Ability to digest technical content and reframe language to make it accessible to a broader audience; Ability to work rapidly and in coordination with the various World Bank teams in the South Asia region, as well as with other development partners working on climate finance and carbon markets; Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded; Fluent in English.   Please find more details in the full job description.  We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.   Important details regarding your application Make sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date: Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on 'apply')CV in English incl the exact length and the % of your employments Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section "documents" in your login area Find useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the cinfo website and read this article.     Application deadline: 10 April 2024 First round of interviews carried out by cinfo: between 29 April and 07 May 2024 Final selection: will be made by the host organisation based on cinfo's recommendation and an interview with them. Selected candidates will be informed around mid-June. Onboarding and training: The onboarding process will start after the selection. Selected candidates will have to attend mandatory predeparture training in Biel at the beginning of August.  Entry on duty: Departure is possible after the training, i.e. from around August 8, 2024. The final departure date will be discussed after the selection and depends on several factors.  Any questions? Contact Jennifer Hauser-Seiz, cinfo's Recruitment Specialist, recruitment@cinfo.ch  Are you interested in the programme and positions? Do you have specific questions concerning the process and how you can apply? Join us during one of our Live Q&A. Find more information via this link. 

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Water Analyst (Swiss Youth Programme - UNYV)

Laos, Vientiane , Vientiane

The World Bank Group (WBG) is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. It uses financial resources and extensive experience to help our client countries reduce poverty, increase economic growth, and improve quality of life. Lao PDR is a water-rich, landlocked country in Southeast Asia bordering Cambodia, China, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. The World Bank has a long history of supporting Lao PDR and other riparian states along the Mekong River in integrated water resources management and dam safety. Despite rapid economic growth and a significant decline in poverty over the past two decades, chronic malnutrition (stunting) levels in Lao PDR remain among the highest in the world. The Scaling-Up Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene Project is part of the current World Bank portfolio and supports multi-sector convergence. This and all other projects that are a part of the multi-sectoral convergence are designed to deliver nutrition-specific and nutrition sensitive interventions that are known to impact the underlying, basic, and immediate causes of malnutrition, which together lead to a reduction in child stunting.  As Water Analyst you support the World Bank as follows: Assist in analytical tasks related to the Water program in Laos; Contributes to the establishment of an irrigation dam safety database and risk management system; Contribute to an assessment of climate risks in the water sector, and identification of priority measures to be put into place; Participate in field missions and learn from activities on the ground; Etc.   Part of the Talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations / World Bank", this position is sponsored by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). An International UN Youth Volunteer contract ensures that travel, relocation and UN health insurance costs are covered. Additionally, a monthly living allowance is paid. Find more information in the UNV "Unified Conditions of Service" and the UNV "Entitlement calculator".   Please find the full job description here: For the programme: Swiss nationality; Master's degree; Ideally 12 months of relevant professional experience (min. 3 months - max. 24 months); Max. 28 years old at the date of application; Excellent command of English and 2 official Swiss languages (one active = C1/C2, one passive = A2/B1); Proven interest in joining the international cooperation sector.    For this position: Master's degree in Environmental Sciences/ Engineering with a focus on Water/Environmental/ Water Supply/ Wastewater/ Dam Safety Engineering, or Water Resources Management; Demonstrated interest and/or experience (ideally one year) in Water Resources Management, Dam Safety, Water Supply and Sanitation, Irrigation or related field; Technical skills corresponding to educational background in Environmental Sciences or Engineering and willingness to learn; Fluent in English.   Please find more details in the full job description.  We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.   Important details regarding your application Make sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date: Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on 'apply') CV in English incl the exact length and the % of your employments Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section "documents" in your login area   Find useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the cinfo website and read this article.    Application deadline: 10 April 2024 First round of interviews carried out by cinfo: between 29 April and 07 May 2024 Final selection: will be made by the host organisation based on cinfo's recommendation and an interview with them. Selected candidates will be informed around mid-June. Onboarding and training: The onboarding process will start after the selection. Selected candidates will have to attend mandatory predeparture training in Biel at the beginning of August.  Entry on duty: Departure is possible after the training, i.e. from around August 8, 2024. The final departure date will be discussed after the selection and depends on several factors.    Any questions? Contact Jennifer Hauser-Seiz, cinfo's Recruitment Specialist, recruitment@cinfo.ch   Are you interested in the programme and positions? Do you have specific questions concerning the process and how you can apply? Join us during one of our Live Q&A. Find more information via this link. 

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Social Protection Analyst (Swiss Youth Programme - UNYV)

Togo, Lome , Lomé

The World Bank Group (WBG) is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. It uses financial resources and extensive experience to help our client countries reduce poverty, increase economic growth, and improve quality of life.  The Social Protection & Jobs Global Practice delivers operational approaches and evidence based solutions to help individuals and families manage risk, cope with chronic/transitional poverty, and access better livelihoods and jobs. The Social Protection and Jobs (SPJ) Global Practice has a large and growing portfolio in West and Central Africa (AFW), which includes long-standing engagements supporting Governments to strengthen social safety net programs as well as promoting innovations around climate-adaptive social protection (ASP), youth employment and jobs as well as human capital investments. The SPJ West and Central Africa unit (HAWS2) covers the 3 Country Management Units (CMUs) of West Africa.  The Social Protection and Job engagement in Togo is structured around four themes: 1. Togo Social Assistance Transformation for Resilience Program (ASTRE). 2. West Africa Unique Identification for Regional Integration and Inclusion (WURI). 3. Analytical Program on Jobs for Togo. 4. Human Capital Review (HCR) for Togo.  As Social Protection Analyst you support the World Bank as follows: Support the day-to-day technical supervision of the World Bank financed ASTRE and WURI programs; Contribute to the World Bank's technical assistance to the Government of Togo on the development of a multisectoral Jobs Strategy; Participate in supervision missions, including field visits; Support analytical work (prepare data collection and support data analysis, conduct literature reviews, etc.); Etc.   Part of the Talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations / World Bank", this position is sponsored by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). An International UN Youth Volunteer contract ensures that travel, relocation and UN health insurance costs are covered. Additionally, a monthly living allowance is paid. Find more information in the UNV "Unified Conditions of Service" and the UNV "Entitlement calculator".   Please find the full job description here: For the programme: Swiss nationality; Master's degree; Ideally 12 months of relevant professional experience (min. 3 months - max. 24 months); Max. 28 years old at the date of application; Excellent command of English and 2 official Swiss languages (one active = C1/C2, one passive = A2/B1); Proven interest in joining the international cooperation sector.    For this position: (Assets are listed in the DoAs ) Master's degree in (development) economics, social policy, or a related field; Demonstrated interest and/or experience (ideally one year) in poverty reduction strategies and programs, economic development, and/or digital technologies for service delivery in developing countries; Previous (work) experience on topic related to social protection (cash transfer programs, economic and financial inclusion, delivery systems), and/or jobs would be a strong asset;  Sound understanding of key principles of project management, including monitoring and evaluation, in a development context;  Strong analytical skills, and ability to translate theory into practical applications in a development context:  Proven track record of multi-tasking, managing competing demands and effective time management;  Ability to work in a team and in an intercultural environment, delivering support and  building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, with minimal supervision;  Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded; Fluent in English and French.   Please find more details in the full job description.  We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.   Important details regarding your application Make sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date: Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on 'apply') CV in English incl the exact length and the % of your employments Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section "documents" in your login area   Find useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the cinfo website and read this article.    Application deadline: 10 April 2024 First round of interviews carried out by cinfo: between 29 April and 07 May 2024 Final selection: will be made by the host organisation based on cinfo's recommendation and an interview with them. Selected candidates will be informed around mid-June. Onboarding and training: The onboarding process will start after the selection. Selected candidates will have to attend mandatory predeparture training in Biel at the beginning of August.  Entry on duty: Departure is possible after the training, i.e. from around August 8, 2024. The final departure date will be discussed after the selection and depends on several factors.  Any questions? Contact Jennifer Hauser-Seiz, cinfo's Recruitment Specialist, recruitment@cinfo.ch  Are you interested in the programme and positions? Do you have specific questions concerning the process and how you can apply? Join us during one of our Live Q&A. Find more information via this link. 

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Women, Peace and Security Programme Associate (Swiss Youth Programme - UNYV)

Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa , Kinshasa

UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. Un Women works with governments and civil society to design and implement laws, policies, programmes and services to enable women and girls to claim their rights and expand their opportunities. UN Women is committed to a focus on integrated approaches to address the root causes of inequality and affect broader systems change.  In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), UN Women sets itself the following vision: "An inclusive, peaceful, and prosperous Democratic Republic of Congo, where women, girls, boys and men are free and secure, enjoy equal rights, and have equal opportunities to access a better life, to make their own decisions to improve their living conditions in order to achieve sustainable peace, security, the respect of human rights and women´s rights for the attainment of sustainable development goals".  As Women, Peace and Security Programme Associate you support UN Women as follows: Assist in the development and implementation of project work plans, ensuring timely delivery of activities and milestones; Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of project activities, including data collection, analysis, and reporting; Assist in preparing Calls/Requests for proposals, including the organization of technical review committees and capacity assessments of partners; Support to building partnerships and resource mobilization strategies; Etc.   Part of the Talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations / World Bank", this position is sponsored by the Peace and Human Rights Division (PHRD). An International UN Youth Volunteer contract ensures that travel, relocation and UN health insurance costs are covered. Additionally, a monthly living allowance is paid. Find more information in the UNV "Unified Conditions of Service" and the UNV "Entitlement calculator".   Please find the full job description here: For the programme: Swiss nationality; Master's degree; Ideally 12 months of relevant professional experience (min. 3 months - max. 24 months); Max. 28 years old at the date of application; Excellent command of English and 2 official Swiss languages (one active = C1/C2, one passive = A2/B1); Proven interest in joining the international cooperation sector; For this position: Driving license.  For this position:  Master's degree in Gender and development, Peace and security, Project Management, Business or Public Sector Administration, International Relations, Political Science, Development Studies; Demonstrated interest and/or experience in: Project management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;Understanding of gender issues, women's rights, and the Women, Peace, and Security agenda;Fluent in English and French.  Please find more details in the full job description.  We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.    Important details regarding your application Make sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date: Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on 'apply') CV in English incl the exact length and the % of your employments Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section "documents" in your login area  Copy of your driving license. Find useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the cinfo website and read this article.    Application deadline: 10 April 2024 First round of interviews carried out by cinfo: between 29 April and 07 May 2024 Final selection: will be made by the host organisation based on cinfo's recommendation and an interview with them. Selected candidates will be informed around mid-June. Onboarding and training: The onboarding process will start after the selection. Selected candidates will have to attend mandatory predeparture training in Biel at the beginning of August.  Entry on duty: Departure is possible after the training, i.e. from around August 8, 2024. The final departure date will be discussed after the selection and depends on several factors.    Any questions? Contact Saskia Zaugg, cinfo's Recruitment Specialist, recruitment@cinfo.ch  Are you interested in the programme and positions? Do you have specific questions concerning the process and how you can apply? Join us during one of our Live Q&A. Find more information on our website. 

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Programme Associate - EVAWG/HR (Swiss Youth Programme - UNYV)

Burundi, Bujumbura , Bujumbura

UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. Un Women works with governments and civil society to design and implement laws, policies, programmes and services to enable women and girls to claim their rights and expand their opportunities. UN Women is committed to a focus on integrated approaches to address the root causes of inequality and affect broader systems change. UN Women Burundi, through the Ending violence Against Women and Girls / Human Rights (EVAWG/HR) Programme, provides support to the Government of Burundi in implementing its commitments on promoting gender equality and women's rights in line with international, regional, and national normative and legal frameworks. In partnership with the Ministry of National Solidarity, Social Affairs, Human Rights and Gender, UN Women has been providing technical support to national institutions and line ministries in strengthening their capacities to plan, implement, monitor, and report their commitments in EVAWG in collaboration with civil society organizations.  As Programme Associate - EVAWG/HR, you support UN Women as follows: Contribute to the drafting of documents relating to the launch, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the activities in the EVAWG/HR programme action plan; Provide monitoring and coordination support through the following field support; Provide administrative support to the financial management of the EVAWG/HR Programme Unit; Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing; Etc.   Part of the Talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations / World Bank", this position is sponsored by the Peace and Human Rights Division (PHRD). An International UN Youth Volunteer contract ensures that travel, relocation and UN health insurance costs are covered. Additionally, a monthly living allowance is paid. Find more information in the UNV "Unified Conditions of Service" and the UNV "Entitlement calculator".   Please find the full job description here: For the programme: Swiss nationality; Master's degree; Ideally 12 months of relevant professional experience (min. 3 months - max. 24 months); Max. 28 years old at the date of application; Excellent command of English and 2 official Swiss languages (one active = C1/C2, one passive = A2/B1); Proven interest in joining the international cooperation sector;   For this position: Driving license.  For this position:   Master's degree in social sciences, human rights, gender/ women's studies, international development, or a related field; Demonstrated interest and/or experience in Administrative or programme management/support related to Ending Violence Against Women & Girls and/or in Human Rights;Experience with ICT as tool of monitoring & reporting on field activities; Fluent in English and French.  Please find more details in the full job description.  We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.   Important details regarding your application Make sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date: Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on 'apply') CV in English incl the exact length and the % of your employments Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section "documents" in your login area  Copy of your driving license.  Find useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the cinfo website and read this article.    Application deadline: 10 April 2024 First round of interviews carried out by cinfo: between 29 April and 07 May 2024 Final selection: will be made by the host organisation based on cinfo's recommendation and an interview with them. Selected candidates will be informed around mid-June. Onboarding and training: The onboarding process will start after the selection. Selected candidates will have to attend mandatory predeparture training in Biel at the beginning of August.  Entry on duty: Departure is possible after the training, i.e. from around August 8, 2024. The final departure date will be discussed after the selection and depends on several factors.  Any questions? Contact Saskia Zaugg, cinfo's Recruitment Specialist, recruitment@cinfo.ch  Are you interested in the programme and positions? Do you have specific questions concerning the process and how you can apply? Join us during one of our Live Q&A. Find more information on our website. 

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Human Rights Monitoring Associate - ESCAZU (Swiss Youth Programme - UNYV)

Mexico, México , Mexico City

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is the leading UN entity on human rights. OHCHR represents the world's commitment to the promotion and protection of the full range of human rights and freedoms set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Mexico works to ensure that institutions, authorities and the United Nations Country Team have adequate information, understanding, and skills to identify human rights concerns and to develop measures to address them effectively. OHCHR-Mexico also works to ensure that civil society, human rights victims, rights holders, communities and human rights defenders have increased awareness of human rights standards and mechanisms. The Gender and ESCR Unit personally gives legal orientation to victims, particularly human rights defenders who defend the environment. The Gender and ESCR Unit also participates in field missions to follow up on cases of alleged human rights abuses, meeting with victims, family members of victims, local NGOs, and government authorities.  As Human Rights Monitoring Associate - ESCAZU you support OHCHR as follows: Contribute to research and collect information pertaining to human rights issues, particularly related to the Escazu Agreement and environmental topics; Participate in interviews with human rights victims, particularly human rights defenders in environmental matters in environmental matters, relevant authorities and civil society organizations as part of the documentation of cases; Assist in the analysis of information regarding substantive matters in the field of human rights; Assist in drafting inputs for reports, communications for UN reports and correspondence; Etc.   Part of the Talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations / World Bank", this position is sponsored by the Peace and Human Rights Division (PHRD). An International UN Youth Volunteer contract ensures that travel, relocation and UN health insurance costs are covered. Additionally, a monthly living allowance is paid. Find more information in the UNV "Unified Conditions of Service" and the UNV "Entitlement calculator".   Please find the full job description here:  For the programme: Swiss nationality; Master's degree; Ideally 12 months of relevant professional experience (min. 3 months - max. 24 months); Max. 28 years old at the date of application; Excellent command of English and 2 official Swiss languages (one active = C1/C2, one passive = A2/B1); Proven interest in joining the international cooperation sector; For this position: Driving license. For this position:  Master's degree in law, international relations, social/political science or a related field, preferably with a specialization in human rights; Demonstrated interest and/or experience (ideally one year) in protecting or promoting human rights and related areas; Strong understanding of local governance and human rights in Mexico, the Latin America region and/or similar global contexts is desirable; Both knowledge on environmental matters and the skills of research and analysis would be an asset; Fluent in English and Spanish.  Please find more details in the full job description.  We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.   Important details regarding your application Make sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date: Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on 'apply') CV in English incl the exact length and the % of your employments Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section "documents" in your login area  Copy of your driving license. Find useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the cinfo website and read this article.    Application deadline: 10 April 2024 First round of interviews carried out by cinfo: between 29 April and 07 May 2024 Final selection: will be made by the host organisation based on cinfo's recommendation and an interview with them. Selected candidates will be informed around mid-June. Onboarding and training: The onboarding process will start after the selection. Selected candidates will have to attend mandatory predeparture training in Biel at the beginning of August.  Entry on duty: Departure is possible after the training, i.e. from around August 8, 2024. The final departure date will be discussed after the selection and depends on several factors.    Any questions? Contact Saskia Zaugg, cinfo's Recruitment Specialist, recruitment@cinfo.ch  Are you interested in the programme and positions? Do you have specific questions concerning the process and how you can apply? Join us during one of our Live Q&A. Find more information on our website. 

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Human Rights Monitoring Associate (Swiss Youth Programme - UNYV)

Mexico, México , Mexico City
Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
Other

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is the leading UN entity on human rights. OHCHR represents the world's commitment to the promotion and protection of the full range of human rights and freedoms set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Mexico works to ensure that institutions, authorities, victims, civil society organisations and the United Nations Country Team have adequate information, understanding, and skills to identify human rights concerns and to develop measures to address them effectively. OHCHR-Mexico also works to ensure that civil society, human rights victims, rights holders, communities and human rights defenders have increased awareness of human rights standards and mechanisms. The Grave Human Rights Violations Unit personally gives legal orientation to victims, particularly human rights defenders who search for their loved ones who have disappeared. The Grave Human Rights Unit also participates in field missions to follow up on cases of alleged human rights abuses, meeting with victims, family members of victims, local NGOs and government authorities.  As Human Rights Monitoring Associate, you support OHCHR as follows: Contribute to research and collect information pertaining to human rights issues; Participate in interviews with human rights victims, particularly human rights defenders who search their loved ones, relevant authorities and civil society organizations as part of the documentation of cases; Assist in the analysis of information regarding substantive matters in the field of human rights; Assist in drafting inputs for reports, communications for UN reports and correspondence relating to human rights matters; Etc.   Part of the Talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations / World Bank", this position is sponsored by the Peace and Human Rights Division (PHRD). An International UN Youth Volunteer contract ensures that travel, relocation and UN health insurance costs are covered. Additionally, a monthly living allowance is paid. Find more information in the UNV "Unified Conditions of Service" and the UNV "Entitlement calculator".   Please find the full job description here: For the programme: Swiss nationality; Master's degree; Ideally 12 months of relevant professional experience (min. 3 months - max. 24 months); Max. 28 years old at the date of application; Excellent command of English and 2 official Swiss languages (one active = C1/C2, one passive = A2/B1); Proven interest in joining the international cooperation sector;For this position: Driving license.    For this position:  Master's degree in international relations, law, social/political science or a related field, preferably with a specialization in human rights; Demonstrated interest and/or experience (ideally one year) in protecting or promoting human rights and related areas; Strong understanding of local governance and human rights in Mexico, the Latin America region and/or similar global contexts is desirable;Fluent in English and Spanish.  Please find more details in the full job description.  We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.   Important details regarding your application Make sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date: Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on 'apply') CV in English incl the exact length and the % of your employments Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section "documents" in your login area  Copy of your driving license.   Find useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the cinfo website and read this article.    Application deadline: 10 April 2024 First round of interviews carried out by cinfo: between 29 April and 07 May 2024 Final selection: will be made by the host organisation based on cinfo's recommendation and an interview with them. Selected candidates will be informed around mid-June.  Onboarding and training: The onboarding process will start after the selection. Selected candidates will have to attend mandatory predeparture training in Biel at the beginning of August.  Entry on duty: Departure is possible after the training, i.e. from around August 8, 2024. The final departure date will be discussed after the selection and depends on several factors.  Any questions? Contact Saskia Zaugg, cinfo's Recruitment Specialist, recruitment@cinfo.ch  Are you interested in the programme and positions? Do you have specific questions concerning the process and how you can apply? Join us during one of our Live Q&A. Find more information on our website. 

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Associate Programme Support Officer (Swiss Youth Programme - UNYV)

Sri Lanka, Western , Colombo

UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. Un Women works with governments and civil society to design and implement laws, policies, programmes and services to enable women and girls to claim their rights and expand their opportunities. UN Women is committed to a focus on integrated approaches to address the root causes of inequality and affect broader systems change. The UN Women Sri Lanka office is aligned to the UN Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok, Thailand. It focuses on six priority areas: increasing women's leadership and participation; ending violence against women; engaging women in all aspects of peace and security processes; enhancing women's economic empowerment; making gender equality central to national development planning and budgeting; and supporting inter-governmental processes, such as the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and CEDAW review processes. The office presently leads the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda in Sri Lanka. With regard to the WPS Agenda, UN Women recognizes that ongoing  and emerging conflicts have devastating consequences, including the widening of development gaps between women and men.   As Associate Programme Support Officer you support UN Women as follows: Support with analysis and research of the political, social and economic situation in the country to inform programming; Liaise with other UN agencies, project partners, consultants, vendors and other stakeholders in support of project implementation;  Provide administrative support related to organizing logistics for project activities, events, trainings, meetings; Assist in periodic monitoring of project implementation; Assist in organizing and coordinating advocacy and communication campaigns with partners; Etc.   Part of the Talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations / World Bank", this position is sponsored by the Peace and Human Rights Division (PHRD) An International UN Youth Volunteer contract ensures that travel, relocation and UN health insurance costs are covered. Additionally, a monthly living allowance is paid. Find more information in the UNV "Unified Conditions of Service" and the UNV "Entitlement calculator".   Please find the full job description here: For the programme: Swiss nationality; Master's degree; Ideally 12 months of relevant professional experience (min. 3 months - max. 24 months); Max. 28 years old at the date of application; Excellent command of English and 2 official Swiss languages (one active = C1/C2, one passive = A2/B1); Proven interest in joining the international cooperation sector;   For this position: Driving license.   For this position:   Master's degree in in Gender/women's studies, conflict and peace studies, development studies, international relations, human rights, law, public policy, or any other related field in social sciences; Demonstrated interest and/or experience in gender equality and women's empowerment (GEWE);Previous experience in programme implementation, partnerships, and coordination;Fluent in English. Please find more details in the full job description.  We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.   Important details regarding your application Make sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date: Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on 'apply') CV in English incl the exact length and the % of your employments Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section "documents" in your login area  Copy of your driving license   Find useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the cinfo website and read this article.    Application deadline: 10 April 2024 First round of interviews carried out by cinfo: between 29 April and 07 May 2024 Final selection: will be made by the host organisation based on cinfo's recommendation and an interview with them. Selected candidates will be informed around mid-June. Onboarding and training: The onboarding process will start after the selection. Selected candidates will have to attend mandatory predeparture training in Biel at the beginning of August.  Entry on duty: Departure is possible after the training, i.e. from around August 8, 2024. The final departure date will be discussed after the selection and depends on several factors.    Any questions? Contact Saskia Zaugg, cinfo's Recruitment Specialist, recruitment@cinfo.ch  Are you interested in the programme and positions? Do you have specific questions concerning the process and how you can apply? Join us during one of our Live Q&A. Find more information on our website. 

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Gender Equality Programme Analyst (Swiss Youth Programme - UNYV)

Lebanon, Beirut , Beirut

UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. Un Women works with governments and civil society to design and implement laws, policies, programmes and services to enable women and girls to claim their rights and expand their opportunities. UN Women is committed to a focus on integrated approaches to address the root causes of inequality and affect broader systems change. UN Women Lebanon currently works in the areas of Women's Economic Empowerment; Women's Political Participation; Women, Peace and Security; Masculinities and Social Norms; And Women's Political Participation in line with the 2030 Agenda and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through its interventions, UN Women aims to fully engage women in political institutions and processes and to provide them with means to access decent work and income security. It also seeks to guarantee women's participation in decision-making, at the household and community levels, and in peace and security commitments, so that women may participate equally in the socio-economic development of Lebanon.   As Gender Equality Programme Analyst you support UN Women as follows: Assist in developing knowledge products on issues of women's rights, gender equality, gender legislation and policy, gender-based violence and access to justice, and unpaid care work; Participate in developing project and intervention summaries with a focus on both protection and gender equality aspects; Assist in conducting research on new areas of engagement and in developing concept notes to support resource mobilization; Support monitoring, evaluation and reporting to donors and to UN Women at outcome and impact level; Provide inputs to communications products to promote learning and impact from interventions; Etc.   Part of the Talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations / World Bank", this position is sponsored by the Peace and Human Rights Division (PHRD). An International UN Youth Volunteer contract ensures that travel, relocation and UN health insurance costs are covered. Additionally, a monthly living allowance is paid. Find more information in the UNV "Unified Conditions of Service" and the UNV "Entitlement calculator".   Please find the full job description here: For the programme: Swiss nationality; Master's degree; Ideally 12 months of relevant professional experience (min. 3 months - max. 24 months); Max. 28 years old at the date of application; Excellent command of English and 2 official Swiss languages (one active = C1/C2, one passive = A2/B1); Proven interest in joining the international cooperation sector;   For this position: Driving license.   For this position:  Master's degree in human rights, gender and women's studies, international relations, sociology, international development, international law or other social science fields; Demonstrated interest and/or experience in: Gender equality and women's rights; Monitoring and evaluation (using qualitative and quantitative methodologies);  Analytical writing and research; writing strategy documents and project/programme reports;  Developing knowledge products on issues of women's rights, gender equality, gender legislation and policy, gender-based violence and access to justice, and unpaid care work;  working in partnership with NGOs and civil society organisations;  Fluent in English, Arabic desired.  Please find more details in the full job description.  We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.   Important details regarding your application Make sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date: Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on 'apply') CV in English incl the exact length and the % of your employments Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section "documents" in your login area  Copy of your driving license.    Find useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the cinfo website and read this article.    Application deadline: 10 April 2024 First round of interviews carried out by cinfo: between 29 April and 07 May 2024 Final selection: will be made by the host organisation based on cinfo's recommendation and an interview with them. Selected candidates will be informed around mid-June. Onboarding and training: The onboarding process will start after the selection. Selected candidates will have to attend mandatory predeparture training in Biel at the beginning of August.  Entry on duty: Departure is possible after the training, i.e. from around August 8, 2024. The final departure date will be discussed after the selection and depends on several factors.    Any questions? Contact Saskia Zaugg, cinfo's Recruitment Specialist, recruitment@cinfo.ch  Are you interested in the programme and positions? Do you have specific questions concerning the process and how you can apply? Join us during one of our Live Q&A. Find more information on our website. 

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Rule of Law Associate (Swiss Youth Programme - UNYV)

Nigeria, Abuja Federal Capital Territory , Abuja

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is a global leader in the fight against illicit drugs and international crime, in addition to being responsible for implementing the United Nations lead programme on terrorism.  For more than 25 years UNODC Nigeria has been cooperating with the Federal Government, its specialized agencies, the judiciary, as well as select State Governments, civil society and the private sector in making Nigeria safer from drugs, crime and terrorism.  Presently, UNODC provides support in the areas of anti-corruption, counter-terrorism and the prevention of violent extremism, drug prevention, treatment and control, the fight against organized and maritime crime, action against trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants, justice sector reform, prevention of HIV/AIDS in prison settings and related to drug use, fight against wildlife and forest crime.  As Rule of Law Associate you support UNODC as follows: Contribute to the overall program development, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of technical assistance in the area of rule of law; Support the design and conduct of research activities on various topics relevant to UNODC's mandate and the dissemination of research findings; Contribute to the implementation of strategies, programmes, projects and provide other technical assistance; Support UNODC's participation in the implementation, reporting and annual review of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023-2027 for Nigeria; Etc.   Part of the Talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations / World Bank", this position is sponsored by the Peace and Human Rights Division (PHRD). An International UN Youth Volunteer contract ensures that travel, relocation and UN health insurance costs are covered. Additionally, a monthly living allowance is paid. Find more information in the UNV "Unified Conditions of Service" and the UNV "Entitlement calculator".   Please find the full job description here:  For the programme: Swiss nationality; Master's degree; Ideally 12 months of relevant professional experience (min. 3 months - max. 24 months); Max. 28 years old at the date of application; Excellent command of English and 2 official Swiss languages (one active = C1/C2, one passive = A2/B1); Proven interest in joining the international cooperation sector;   For this position: Driving license.   For this position:   Master's degree in law, criminology, social sciences, international relations, project management or related fields; Experience (ideally one year) in project management and/or monitoring and evaluation; Demonstrated study/research experience in the areas of rule of law, access to justice and/or transnational organized crime; Fluent in English. Please find more details in the full job description.  We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.   Important details regarding your application Make sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date: Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on 'apply') CV in English incl the exact length and the % of your employments Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section "documents" in your login area  Copy of your driving license. Find useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the cinfo website and read this article.    Application deadline: 10 April 2024 First round of interviews carried out by cinfo: between 29 April and 07 May 2024 Final selection: will be made by the host organisation based on cinfo's recommendation and an interview with them. Selected candidates will be informed around mid-June. Onboarding and training: The onboarding process will start after the selection. Selected candidates will have to attend mandatory predeparture training in Biel at the beginning of August.  Entry on duty: Departure is possible after the training, i.e. from around August 8, 2024. The final departure date will be discussed after the selection and depends on several factors.  Any questions? Contact Saskia Zaugg, cinfo's Recruitment Specialist, recruitment@cinfo.ch  Are you interested in the programme and positions? Do you have specific questions concerning the process and how you can apply? Join us during one of our Live Q&A. Find more information on our website. 

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Associate Programme Management Officer (Swiss Youth Programme - UNYV)

Moldova, Chişinău , Chisinau

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is the leading UN entity on human rights. OHCHR represents the world's commitment to the promotion and protection of the full range of human rights and freedoms set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. UN Human Rights (OHCHR) Moldova provides technical advice to state institutions and conducts capacity-building for a range of state actors, civil society organisations and national human rights institutions to strengthen the protection, respect, fulfilment and mainstreaming of human rights for all, including most marginalized, in the country. UN Human Rights also works closely with the UN Country Team and other actors to integrate a human rights-based approach into their work to support sustainable peace and inclusive development in Moldova.  Since the start of the refugee crisis in Moldova in February 2022, UN Human Rights has also been working to improve access to protection and assistance for the most vulnerable services, including through active engagement in inter-agency coordination.  As Associate Programme Management Officer you support OHCHR as follows: Contribute to the update of the donor mapping, to identify new funding opportunities in Moldova; Support the preparation of funding proposal for potential donors, including by carrying out desk research and needs assessments; Assist in the preparation of reports for donors, in line with contractual obligations and in liaison with relevant Units in HQ; Accompany the relevant Office staff to meetings with duty-bearers and rights-holders, civil society organisations and actively contribute to discussions with ideas; Etc.   Part of the Talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations / World Bank", this position is sponsored by the Peace and Human Rights Division (PHRD). An International UN Youth Volunteer contract ensures that travel, relocation and UN health insurance costs are covered. Additionally, a monthly living allowance is paid. Find more information in the UNV "Unified Conditions of Service" and the UNV "Entitlement calculator".   Please find the full job description here: For the programme: Swiss nationality; Master's degree; Ideally 12 months of relevant professional experience (min. 3 months - max. 24 months); Max. 28 years old at the date of application; Excellent command of English and 2 official Swiss languages (one active = C1/C2, one passive = A2/B1); Proven interest in joining the international cooperation sector; For this position: Driving license.   For this position:  Master's degree human rights, law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related fields; Demonstrated interest and/or experience (ideally one year) in human rights, fundraising, reporting and project management support. Fluent in English.  Please find more details in the full job description.  We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.   Important details regarding your application Make sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date: Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on 'apply') CV in English incl the exact length and the % of your employments Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section "documents" in your login area  Copy of your driving license.   Find useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the cinfo website and read this article.    Application deadline: 10 April 2024 First round of interviews carried out by cinfo: between 29 April and 07 May 2024 Final selection: will be made by the host organisation based on cinfo's recommendation and an interview with them. Selected candidates will be informed around mid-June. Onboarding and training: The onboarding process will start after the selection. Selected candidates will have to attend mandatory predeparture training in Biel at the beginning of August.  Entry on duty: Departure is possible after the training, i.e. from around August 8, 2024. The final departure date will be discussed after the selection and depends on several factors.   Any questions? Contact Saskia Zaugg, cinfo's Recruitment Specialist, recruitment@cinfo.ch  Are you interested in the programme and positions? Do you have specific questions concerning the process and how you can apply? Join us during one of our Live Q&A. Find more information on our website. 

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Human Rights Associate (Swiss Youth Programme - UNYV)

Colombia, Bogota D.C. , Bogotá

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is the leading UN entity on human rights. OHCHR represents the world's commitment to the promotion and protection of the full range of human rights and freedoms set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Colombia was established, upon request of the Commission on Human Rights and the initiative of the Government of Colombia, on 29 November 1996. OHCHR-Colombia operates from the capital city, Bogotá, and ten offices across the country.  The historical Peace Agreement signed in November 2016, by the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC-EP) has provided OHCHR with additional responsibilities on a wide range of human rights related components. This includes to monitor and report on public policies for the dismantling of criminal organizations and protecting human rights defenders, security for FARC members as they transition from ex combatants to fully fledged political party members, case review of detained FARC members, and accompanying victims in their search for truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence.   As Human Rights Associate you support OHCHR as follows: Assist in monitoring, fact-finding and follow-up activities in relation to the situation of human rights defenders; Contribute to regular reporting on the situation of human rights defenders; Ensure the timely entry of accurate and verified human rights cases into an established database; Provide support in capacity building and advisory services Identify key contacts and opportunities for strategic partnerships to facilitate communication; Etc.  Part of the Talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations / World Bank", this position is sponsored by the Swiss Peace and Human Rights Division (PHRD).  An International UN Youth Volunteer contract ensures that travel, relocation and UN health insurance costs are covered. Additionally, a monthly living allowance is paid. Find more information in the UNV "Unified Conditions of Service" and the UNV "Entitlement calculator".   Please find the full job description here: For the programme: Swiss nationality; Master's degree; Ideally 12 months of relevant professional experience (min. 3 months - max. 24 months); Max. 28 years old at the date of application; Excellent command of English and 2 official Swiss languages (one active = C1/C2, one passive = A2/B1); Proven interest in joining the international cooperation sector;   For this position: Driving license.  For this position: Master's degree in law, political science or international relations, preferably with a specialization in human rights and/or international humanitarian law; Demonstrated interest and/or experience (ideally one year) in Human rights monitoring and reporting; Good knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines related to human rights; Good knowledge of and exposure to a range of human rights issues to include approaches and techniques to address sensitive problems; Capacity of research, analysis, discussion and drafting; Fluent in English and Spanish. Please find more details in the full job description.  We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.   Important details regarding your application:Make sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date: Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on 'apply') CV in English incl the exact length and the % of your employments Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section "documents" in your login area  Copy of your driving license   Find useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the cinfo website and read this article.    Application deadline: 10 April 2024.First round of interviews carried out by cinfo: between 29 April and 07 May 2024.Final selection: will be made by the host organisation based on cinfo's recommendation and an interview with them. Selected candidates will be informed around mid-June. Onboarding and training: The onboarding process will start after the selection. Selected candidates will have to attend mandatory predeparture training in Biel at the beginning of August.  Entry on duty: Departure is possible after the training, i.e. from around August 8, 2024. The final departure date will be discussed after the selection and depends on several factors.   Any questions? Contact Saskia Zaugg, cinfo's Recruitment Specialist, recruitment@cinfo.ch  Are you interested in the programme and positions? Do you have specific questions concerning the process and how you can apply? Join us during one of our Live Q&A. Find more information on our website. 

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Human Rights Associate (Swiss Youth Programme - UNYV)

Colombia, Nariño , Pasto
Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
Other

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is the leading UN entity on human rights. OHCHR represents the world's commitment to the promotion and protection of the full range of human rights and freedoms set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Colombia was established, upon request of the Commission on Human Rights and the initiative of the Government of Colombia, on 29 November 1996. OHCHR-Colombia operates from the capital city, Bogotá, and ten offices across the country.  The historical Peace Agreement signed in November 2016, by the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC-EP) has provided OHCHR with additional responsibilities on a wide range of human rights related components. This includes to monitor and report on public policies for the dismantling of criminal organizations and protecting human rights defenders, security for FARC members as they transition from ex combatants to fully fledged political party members, case review of detained FARC members, and accompanying victims in their search for truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence.  As Human Rights Associate you support OHCHR as follows: Assist in conducting field missions in order to gather relevant information and promote change and impact to improve the human rights situation in the designated area of responsibility; Assist in receiving complaints and interviewing victims, and witnesses of violations of human rights and breaches of international humanitarian law; Assist in conducting research and analysis with respect to specific human rights and groups; Assist the Coordinator in the preparation of monthly reports, particularly on human rights and international humanitarian law trends; Assist the Human Rights Officers in the preparation of external activities such as workshops, seminars and courses; Etc.   Part of the Talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations / World Bank", this position is sponsored by the Peace and Human Rights Division (PHRD). An International UN Youth Volunteer contract ensures that travel, relocation and UN health insurance costs are covered. Additionally, a monthly living allowance is paid. Find more information in the UNV "Unified Conditions of Service" and the UNV "Entitlement calculator".  Please find the full job description here: For the programme: Swiss nationality; Master's degree; Ideally 12 months of relevant professional experience (min. 3 months - max. 24 months); Max. 28 years old at the date of application; Excellent command of English and 2 official Swiss languages (one active = C1/C2, one passive = A2/B1); Proven interest in joining the international cooperation sector;   For this position: Driving license.  For this position:   Master's degree in law, political science or international relations, preferably with a specialization in human rights and international humanitarian law; Demonstrated interest and/or experience (ideally one year) in human rights monitoring, analysis and reporting is required; Knowledge of international human rights instruments and tools for the promotion and protection of human rights is required;Fluent in English and Spanish.Please find more details in the full job description.  We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.   Important details regarding your application Make sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date: Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on 'apply') CV in English incl the exact length and the % of your employments Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section "documents" in your login area  Copy of your driving license. Find useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the cinfo website and read this article.    Application deadline: 10 April 2024.First round of interviews carried out by cinfo: between 29 April and 07 May 2024.Final selection: will be made by the host organisation based on cinfo's recommendation and an interview with them. Selected candidates will be informed around mid-June. Onboarding and training: The onboarding process will start after the selection. Selected candidates will have to attend mandatory predeparture training in Biel at the beginning of August.  Entry on duty: Departure is possible after the training, i.e. from around August 8, 2024. The final departure date will be discussed after the selection and depends on several factors.   Any questions? Contact Saskia Zaugg, cinfo's Recruitment Specialists, recruitment@cinfo.ch  Are you interested in the programme and positions? Do you have specific questions concerning the process and how you can apply? Join us during one of our Live Q&A. Find more information on our website. 

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12/03/2024