Under the overall supervision of Project Coordinator and the OHCHR Representative of the Regional Office for South America, and the day-to-day supervision of the Human Rights Advisor, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
? Support the gathering of information and report on the human rights situation of refugees and migrants, in particular those from Venezuela, including through contacts with other UN actors, international NGOs, state authorities, public institutions and civil society.
? Participate in meetings of inter-agency coordination mechanisms (R4V) at the national level and assist in formulating proposals and recommendations to promote a human rights-based approach to migration.
? Conduct interviews with victims and key local actors in the country of assignment in order to identify human rights abuses and violations affecting refugees and migrants.
? Contribute to reports and follow up on cases of human rights violations under the supervision of OHCHR-Brazil.
? Support the drafting of legal analysis on human rights issues, particularly on migrants’ rights, including from a gender perspective.
? Provide technical assistance and follow-up on activities with counterparts and partners.
? Assist in other tasks relevant to the position, as required or as assigned by the designated officials of the Project Coordinator.

☒ Adaptability and Flexibility
☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning
☒ Communication
☒ Integrity
☒ Planning and Organizing
☒ Professionalism
☒ Working in Teams

Requirements:

or demonstrated interest in:
? International human rights law
? Refugee and migration
Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded