Human Rights Intern
Assist in researching and analyzing human rights issues.
Overview
Assist in researching and analyzing human rights issues.
You have:
- Must be a graduate or enrolled in a graduate school programme or in the final year of a Bachelor's degree programme.
- Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
OHCHR-OPT in Amman
Expected duration
Six months
Duties and Responsibilities
• Assists in substantive research and analysis of human rights and international humanitarian law issues/events and assesses their impact on the human rights situation. • Supports the drafting of a variety of reports, communications, briefings, statements, and inputs for briefing notes, and advocacy materials. • Assists in the collection and analyses human rights data and indicators, including gender-specific data and indicators. • Supports the review of human rights issues, including their gender dimensions, and participates in discussions with Human Rights Officers on the integration of these issues into political, humanitarian efforts and programmes. • Contributes to the collection and analysis of data as well as identification of trends or patterns and provides draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. • Maintains awareness of current human rights issues, to include relevant political and legal developments in the OPT. • Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for the internship programme, applicants must, at the time of submission, be a graduate or enrolled in a graduate school programme (i.e. Master's degree or equivalent degree, or higher) or, be a graduate or enrolled in the final academic year of a 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, OR have graduated with a university degree as defined above 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 internships programme.
Languages
Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
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
| Can you describe a time when you had to analyze complex data related to human rights? | This question assesses your analytical skills and ability to handle human rights data. | Discuss a specific instance where you analyzed data, highlighting the approach and tools used. |
| How do you stay informed on current human rights issues? | The interviewer wants to know about your proactive approach to research and analysis. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you understand about the role of gender in human rights issues? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you communicated complex information effectively? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why is data visualization important in human rights? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods would you use to assess the impact of humanitarian law on current events? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with drafting reports or publications. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you integrate human rights issues into political discussions? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |