Intern - Asia and Pacific Region
Support OHCHR in the protection of human rights for all people.
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Overview
Support OHCHR in the protection of human rights for all people.
You have:
- Be a graduate or enrolled in a graduate school programme, or in the final academic year of a first-level university degree programme.
- Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
- Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.
- Must commence the internship on the date specified in the Acceptance letter.
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
22.09.25 - 21.03.26
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 the Asia-Pacific Human Rights intern will depend on the individual's background and duties may include but are not limited to assisting the Section in the systematic collection and analysis of information regarding the human rights situation in the Asia and Pacific region and, in particular, the intern may: assist in the preparation of reports, documents and other written materials thereon; support Asia-Pacific Section Desk Officers (DO) in researching and drafting of individual cases of alleged human rights violations; assist Section Desk Officers in responding to requests for information relating to the human rights situation in the region and/ or countries concerned; assist Desk Officers in preparing and updating country profiles, briefing packages, daily and monthly updates/reports; help the Section in the preparation of relevant documents on thematic and country specific human rights issues; assist Desk Officers in attending and taking minutes of meetings, side events, Human Rights Council (HRC) sessions, Treaty Body reviews, and Universal Periodic Review (UPR) sessions; assist Desk Officers in carrying out data analysis and producing visual materials; and perform other related duties as requested by supervisor, as appropriate.
Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for the United Nations Secretariat 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, human rights, political science, international relations, 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 PROGRAMME.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is 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
| Describe a situation where you had to conduct research on a human rights issue. | This question assesses your research skills and understanding of human rights. | Discuss a specific instance where you gathered information and how you used it to inform your conclusions. |
| How would you handle a situation where you had conflicting information about a human rights violation? | This question evaluates your analytical thinking and decision-making skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a time when you had to prepare written materials for a professional setting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps would you take to create a briefing package on a specific country’s human rights situation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss how you would work with colleagues to gather information about human rights cases. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods would you use to analyze data related to human rights violations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain how you would prioritize tasks when supporting multiple Desk Officers with different requests. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you ensure adherence to confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information about human rights cases? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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