About this opportunity
Pasantía ONU Derechos Humanos
UN OHCHR - Office of the High Commissioner for Human RightsSantiagoBoth national and internationalInternship level
Application deadline: November 24, 2026 (13 days)
Summary by Impactpool
The internship at the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Santiago, Chile, offers an opportunity for students or recent graduates in social sciences to support human rights initiatives. Interns will collaborate on legislative agendas, draft analytical documents, and assist in documenting potential human rights violations. This role requires a strong interest in human rights and the ability to work in a team. Fluency in Spanish is mandatory, and knowledge of English is desirable.
Candidate Requirements:
- Master's student or recent graduate in social sciences
- Final year undergraduate student in social sciences
- Knowledge of international human rights law
- Understanding of the legislative process in Chile
- Teamwork skills
- Legal research and analysis skills
- Interest in human rights issues
- Fluent in Spanish, both oral and written
Work Location
CHILE
Expected duration
01 enero 2027, 3 meses, puede extenderse por 3 meses adicionales
Duties and Responsibilities
Bajo la supervisión del responsable de derechos humanos asignado, el candidato tendrá las siguientes responsabilidades y tareas, y prestará apoyo en: • Colaborar en el seguimiento de la agenda legislativa sobre cuestiones prioritarias para la Oficina de Derechos Humanos de las Naciones Unidas • Colaborar en la redacción de documentos analíticos para promover la armonización de la legislación nacional con el derecho internacional de los derechos humanos • Prestar apoyo en la documentación de casos que puedan constituir violaciones de los derechos humanos • Colaborar en otras tareas necesarias para cumplir los objetivos de la Oficina de Derechos Humanos de las Naciones Unidas
Qualifications/special skills
Requisitos académicos : 1. Ser estudiante de maestría o recién graduado en alguna ciencia social (derecho, relaciones internacionales, ciencia política u otras carreras afines); o 2. Ser estudiante o haber completado el último año de licenciatura, en alguna ciencia social (derecho, relaciones internacionales, ciencia política u otras carreras afines). Requisitos técnicos: • Conocimientos jurídicos sobre derecho internacional de los derechos humanos. • Conocimiento sobre el funcionamiento del Poder Legislativo peruano. • Capacidad para trabajar en equipo. • Capacidad de investigación, análisis legal y síntesis, acompañada de una excelente ortografía y redacción. • Interés y sensibilidad por los temas de derechos humanos. • Respeto por los principios y normas de conducta de las Naciones Unidas. Conocimientos jurídicos sobre derecho internacional de los derechos humanos. Conocimiento sobre el funcionamiento del Poder Legislativo en Chile.
Languages
Español fluido, oral y escrito, es mandatorio. Conocimiento de inglés es deseable.
Additional Information
Not available.
Intern Specific text
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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Summary by Impactpool
The internship at the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Santiago, Chile, offers an opportunity for students or recent graduates in social sciences to support human rights initiatives. Interns will collaborate on legislative agendas, draft analytical documents, and assist in documenting potential human rights violations. This role requires a strong interest in human rights and the ability to work in a team. Fluency in Spanish is mandatory, and knowledge of English is desirable.
Candidate Requirements:
- Master's student or recent graduate in social sciences
- Final year undergraduate student in social sciences
- Knowledge of international human rights law
- Understanding of the legislative process in Chile
- Teamwork skills
- Legal research and analysis skills
- Interest in human rights issues
- Fluent in Spanish, both oral and written
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Pasantía ONU Derechos Humanos
UN OHCHR - Office of the High Commissioner for Human RightsSantiagoBoth national and internationalInternship level
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