DONOR AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS (RESOURCE MOBILIZATION)

Internship Human Rights

Overview

Support OHCHR in donor relations and resource mobilization efforts.

You have:

• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first-level university degree programme (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) or be enrolled in a graduate school programme (Master's degree or equivalent) or have completed one of these academic degrees, preferably in the area of international relations, business, marketing, social sciences or a related field.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is an asset. Knowledge of another UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish) would be an advantage.
• No prior work experience is required to apply for the internship, but any prior work/internship experience at the UN, NGO or private sector would be an asset.

Contract

This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.

Work Location

Switzerland

Expected duration

From 3 to 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The intern shall support OHCHR 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 Donor Relations interns may include, but are not limited to, mapping potential donor interests to aid in resource mobilization efforts; conducting monitoring of funding trends; supporting in the development of donor proposals; helping with the preparation of donor briefings, meetings and other events; supporting in the preparation of meeting notes; and performing other related duties requested by the supervisor, as appropriate.

Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for the United Nations Secretariat internship programme applicants must, at the time of their submission, be enrolled in the final academic year of a first-level university degree programme (i.e. Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree); be enrolled in a graduate school programme (i.e. Master's degree or equivalent degree, or higher) or have completed an aforementioned academic degree, preferably in the area of international relations, business, marketing, social sciences or a related field, AND, if selected, must commence the internship on the date indicated on the acceptance letter. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. However, any prior work/internship experience at the UN, NGO or private sector would be an asset. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is an asset. Knowledge of another United Nations official language would be an advantage (i.e. Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).

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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