Assist with OHCHR’s media and public information outreach

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OHCHR-New York Office represents the High Commissioner for Human Rights at the United Nations headquarters and ensures the effective integration of the norms, standards, methodologies, policies and mechanisms of the United Nations human rights system in the work of the New York-based inter-governmental organs, interdepartmental bodies, policy development processes, operational oversight activities and public information initiatives.

The volunteer will assist the OHCHR-NY Office in its media relations, helping organize press conferences, updating press contacts and drafting media products among other tasks. The volunteer will also assist in the organization of events in the context of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The volunteer will have the following duties:

•Research current human rights issues to aid media and public information outreach. •Help with preparation of material for press conferences. •Assist with organization of events. •Research and assist with providing material for a range of media platforms.

Bachelor's degree in communication, international relations, social sciences or related field. Good communication skills. Previous social media or events organization experience is an advantage.