Human Rights Associate

Supports OHCHR work with Timor-Leste’s national human rights institution by collecting data, preparing documentation and helping organise capacity-building activities. The role contributes to updates, briefings and materials on the country’s human rights situation.

• Collect and organise data on basic human rights issues linked to PDHJ and the Paris Principles
• Support capacity-building and technical assistance for Timor-Leste’s national human rights institution
• Draft briefing notes, background papers, meeting minutes and summaries
• Organise workshops, seminars and meetings
• Prepare presentations, talking points and communication materials
• Contribute regular updates on the country’s human rights situation
• Assist with basic data management

• Background in human rights, law, political science or international relations
• Demonstrated interest or experience of up to three years in human rights promotion and protection
• Demonstrated interest or experience in democratic governance
• Research, analysis and report-writing skills
• English is required

• Volunteer assignment via UNV
• Assignment duration: 365 days
• More complex medical treatment may require evacuation to neighbouring countries