Intern

Support the Rights of Older Persons Section with drafting and advocacy activities.

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Application deadline 7 months ago: Friday 31 Oct 2025 at 03:59 UTC

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Overview

Support the Rights of Older Persons Section with drafting and advocacy activities.

You have:

  • Conduct research and analysis on assigned topics.
  • Prepare for and service meetings, seminars, and workshops.
  • Fluency in Official UN languages desirable.
  • Draft funding proposals.
  • Support the design and organisation of various capacity building training and workshops.

Contract

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

Work Location

Geneva

Expected duration

Six months

Duties and Responsibilities

This internship is located within the Development and Economic and Social Issues Branch (DESIB), Thematic Engagement, Special Procedures and Right to Development Division (TESPRDD) of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) working with The Rights of Older Persons Section. The Intern reports to a Senior Human Rights Officer. The Intern will support the team in all its drafting of reports, preparation of newsletters, social media content, establishing Partnerships, and undertaking advocacy. Tasks may include but are not limited to: - Conduct research and analysis on assigned topics - Prepare for and service meetings, seminars and workshops: compile background materials, draft presentations, meetings notes and summaries, research and invite speakers and participants. - Support the conceptualization and writing of projects and initiatives - Draft funding proposals - Support the design and organisation of various capacity building training and workshops - Drafting human rights briefs, infographics, and other written materials.

Qualifications/special skills

Legal studies, journalism, social media, web page development

Languages

Fluency in Official UN languages 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

Can you describe your experience with research and how it relates to human rights issues? This question assesses your research skills and understanding of human rights. Discuss specific projects or tasks where you conducted research, emphasizing relevant topics.
How would you approach drafting a report or funding proposal? The interviewer wants to know your writing process and attention to detail. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use for effective social media communication? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you organized an event or workshop. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you think are the main challenges facing older persons' rights today? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you prepare for a meeting with stakeholders in human rights? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a successful advocacy campaign you have been involved in? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why do you want to intern in this branch of OHCHR? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 7 months ago - Updated 7 months ago - Source: careers.un.org