Digital Tech & Human Rights Intern - New York
Support the Digital Tech and Human Rights Section operations.
Overview
Support the Digital Tech and Human Rights Section operations.
You have:
- Recent graduate or enrolled in a graduate school programme (Master's degree or equivalent) or in the first-level university degree programme (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) preferably in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or a related field.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of French or another UN language is desirable.
- No professional work experience is required for participation in the UN internship programme.
- Knowledge or experience working with human rights, particularly digital technology rights, is desirable.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
New York
Expected duration
up 6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
This internship is based in New York. The intern shall support OHCHR, through their work in the Digital Tech and Human Rights Section, in fulfilling its mission: to work for the protection of all human rights for all people; to help empower people to realize their rights; and to assist those responsible for upholding such rights in ensuring that they are implemented. Daily responsibilities of the intern will depend on activities within the assigned work section and the individual's qualifications and competencies. Duties may include but are not limited to supporting with the following: • Research and analysis on a variety of thematic and regional issues pertaining to digital tech and human rights; • Draft and summarize reports, background materials, and other relevant documents as necessary; • Preparing for and servicing meetings, seminars, and workshops (e.g., preparation of documentation, drafting of notes and reports). • Performing other related duties as requested by the supervisor.
Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for the United Nations Secretariat internship programme, applicants must, at the time of submission, be a recent graduate or enrolled in a graduate school programme (i.e. Master's degree or equivalent degree, or higher) or, be a recent graduate or enrolled in the first-level university degree programme (i.e. Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree) preferably in the area of law, political science, international relations, social sciences or a related field, and if selected, must commence the internship on the date specified in the Acceptance letter. APPLICANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAMME. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. Knowledge or experience working with human rights in general, digital technology rights in particular is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship fluency in English is required. Knowledge French or another United Nations language is desirable.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time you researched a complex issue. What approach did you use to analyze the data? | To understand your research skills and analytical abilities. | Focus on the process and tools you used to gather and analyze the information. |
| How do you approach writing concise reports? Give an example of a report you've summarized. | To assess your communication and writing skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Share your understanding of digital technology's impact on human rights. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you describe an experience where you supported a meeting or event? What role did you play? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to apply for this internship with the United Nations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a challenge you faced while working in a team. How did you resolve it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What skills do you possess that will benefit the UN during this internship? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you prioritize tasks when managing multiple responsibilities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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