Human Rights Intern

Internship Human Rights

Overview

Assist in research and analysis of human rights and humanitarian law issues.

You have:

• Be a graduate or enrolled in a graduate school programme (Master's degree or higher) or be a graduate or enrolled in the final academic year of a Bachelor's degree programme, preferably in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or a related field.
• 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

Amman, Jordan

Expected duration

5 months (1/8-31/12)

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 genderspecific 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 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.

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