Intern - Human Rights
Support OHCHR in fulfilling its mission to protect human rights.
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Overview
Support OHCHR in fulfilling its mission to protect human rights.
You have:
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent).
- Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts is desirable.
- Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
Bangkok, Thailand
Expected duration
Six months
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. The Intern reports to Deputy Chief of the Myanmar Team or Chief of the Myanmar Team. Daily responsibilities of the Human Rights intern will depend on the individual's background and duties may include but are not limited to: - Monitor and analyze developments and trends (i.e. human rights, politics and conflict) in Myanmar; - Research and draft internal and external notes and reports within the assigned area and, in particular, the intern may: prepare daily news updates with information on the human rights situation in the region; - Support the engagement with the UN human rights mechanisms, including Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies; - Assist with the organization of workshops and seminars; maintaining and developing information and resource tools; - Participate and take notes in meetings/conferences, as requested; and perform other duties as requested by the supervisor, as appropriate.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent). Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work. experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master's or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts in desirable. Ability to design factsheets and surveys is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
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 give an example of a time when you had to research a complex topic? | We're exploring your research skills and how you approach complex information. | Describe your approach, the methods you used, and any challenges you faced. |
| Describe a situation where you had to work under pressure to meet a deadline. | This assesses your time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle a disagreement within a team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What interests you most about human rights work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever contributed to a group project? Tell us about your role. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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