Human Rights Intern: Supporting the implementation of UNOCT’s Global Human Rights Programme

Internship Human Rights

Overview

Assist in implementing UNOCT's Global Human Rights Programme

You have:

• Must be enrolled in a graduate program or in final year of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Fluency in English (oral and written) required; knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
• Knowledge of human rights and rule of law issues, especially related to terrorism and extremism.
• Experience in research and drafting background notes and reports is desirable.
• Availability to start the internship within a one-year period after graduation.

Contract

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

Work Location

Flexible (Hybrid, all remote, or in-person)

Expected duration

3-6 months. Desired start date is 17 March 2025, or sooner.

Duties and Responsibilities

Interns are expected to perform various tasks in support of the implementation of UNOCT’s Global Human Rights Programme. Daily responsibilities of interns will depend on the individuals’ background and may include: • Assist in drafting, editing, and preparing background documents such as reports, briefings, presentations, talking points and outreach material, including social media content, etc. in the field of human rights in preventing and countering terrorism and violent extremism conducive to terrorism (CT/PCVE). • Take notes at relevant meetings and prepare meeting reports and summaries. • Assist in conducting research and analysis on topics related to human rights and preventing and countering terrorism and violent extremism, including on international and country-specific human rights trends, developments, policies, initiatives and/or legislation in preventing and countering terrorism and violent extremism. • Provide support in organizing meetings, conferences, side events, etc. to strengthen strategic engagement with partners (Member States, UN entities, other international and regional organizations, civil society, academia, etc.). • Assist in preparing training and learning events and other capacity building initiatives. • Perform other related duties as required. More generally, interns shall: • Observe all applicable rules, regulations, instructions, procedures and directives of the Organization notwithstanding their status as described in section 4 of the UN Internship Programme Administrative Instructions ST/AI/2000/9 & ST/AI/2005/11; • Provide the receiving departments/offices with a copy of all materials prepared by them during the internship. The UN shall be entitled to all property rights, including but not limited to patents, copyrights and trademarks, with regard to material which bears a direct relation to, or is made in consequence of, the services provided under the internship. At the request of the UN, the interns shall assist in securing such property rights and transferring them to the UN in compliance with the requirements of the applicable law. • Respect the impartiality and independence required of the UN and of the receiving department/office and shall not seek or accept instructions regarding the services performed under the internship agreement from any Government or from any authority external to the UN. • Unless otherwise authorized by the appropriate official in the receiving department/office, they may not communicate at any time to the media or to any institution, person, Government or any other external source any information which has become known to them by reason of their association with the UN or the receiving department/office, that they know or ought to have known has not been made public. They may not use any such information without the written authorization of the appropriate official, and such information may never be used for personal gain. These obligations also apply after the end of the internship with the UN; and • Refrain from any conduct that would adversely reflect on the UN or on the receiving department/office and will not engage in any activity which is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the UN.

Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for the United Nations Secretariat internship programme applicants must, at the time of their submission, be enrolled in a graduate school programme (i.e. Master's degree or equivalent degree, or higher); OR 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 within a one-year period from the date of graduation. Applicants are not required to demonstrate professional experience to participate in the UN internship program. Your training, education, preparatory work or skills must benefit the United Nations during your internship. Knowledge of human rights and the rule of law issues in preventing and countering terrorism and violent extremism, as well as experience in undertaking research, drafting background notes and reports, would be desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required for this internship. Knowledge of an additional UN language is an asset. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations.

Additional Information

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Applicants who have previously served six months, in total, as an intern in one or more UN Common Systems cannot be engaged as an intern. Applicants who are children, siblings, and sons or daughters-in-law (including stepchildren, half-siblings, or stepsiblings) of an active staff member in a UN Common System cannot be engaged as an intern. In your Motivational Statement, please indicate when you would like to start your internship. Please note that the start and end dates are flexible. A complete online application is required. The Motivational Statement must also include: • Title of degree you are currently pursuing. • Graduation Date (When will you be graduating/have graduated from the programme?) • Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship • Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.

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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