Internship announcement: OMCT SOS-Torture Network Programme
The World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), the largest internationalcoalition of non-governmental organisations fighting against torture, summaryexecutions, forced disappearances and all other forms of cruel, inhuman anddegrading treatment, is currently seeking to recruit an INTERN for ourNetwork Programme.
Location: InternationalSecretariat of the OMCT, Geneva, Switzerland
Duration: Theposition should be filled as soon as possible, for a minimum of 3 months.
Application deadline: 4 February 2018
Please note that unfortunately internships atthe OMCT are not remunerated.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The intern will work under the supervision of the Network Coordinatorand his/her activities will include:
Assist with theimplementation of the SOS-Torture Network Programme’s activities including the organisationof field missions, trainings, events, campaigns as well as with research and the preparationof materials for advocacy purposes;
Attend meetings andsessions of the United Nations human rights mechanisms including the HumanRights Council and the Committee against Torture and support the Network’sengagement with such mechanisms;
Assist with the draftingand editing of press releases, reports and other relevant documents;
Assist developing and maintainingrelationship with Network members to ensure that the Network can maximise itsrange of action and impact;
Contribute to thedevelopment and maintenance of the Network’s database.
REQUIREMENTS:
University degree in law, humanrights, international relations, social sciences or related field;
Good knowledge of the UNprocedures and regional mechanisms for the protection of human rights;
Excellent drafting andediting skills;
Excellent organizationaland communication skills;
Ability to work underpressure to deadlines and to adapt to multidisciplinary work in the environmentof a multicultural team;
Good interpersonal andcommunication skills;
Fluency in oral and written English and French. Knowledge of Spanish is an asset.
Applications for this position should be sent (by email only) to StellaAnastasia at sa@omct.org. For consideration, please send a cover letter and a résumé, indicating“Internship “ as your message Subject. Only shortlisted candidates will becontacted.
For more information about the OMCT, please visit our website: www.omct.org