Intern - Human Rights
Support OHCHR in protecting human rights and assist with research, reporting, and events.
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Overview
Support OHCHR in protecting human rights and assist with research, reporting, and events.
You have:
- Students must be in their final year of a Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. program or have completed such a program.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
- Ability to draft reports and/or social media posts or produce communications materials for social media is desirable.
- Applicants are not required to have professional work experience but a relevant field of study 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
This internship is designed to be in-person in Bangkok office.
Expected duration
This internship is designed to be full-time (6 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 the assigned manager in SEARO. Daily responsibilities of the Human Rights intern will depend on the individual's background and may include a focus on human rights and migration, climate change and environment, communication and public information. Duties may include but are not limited to: - Monitor and analyze developments and trends (i.e. human rights, politics and conflict) in South-East Asia. - 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 SEARO's engagement with the UN human rights mechanisms, including Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies. - Assist with the organization of workshops, seminars and events and the production materials for public information including social media - Participate and take notes in meetings/conferences as requested and perform other duties as requested by the supervisor as appropriate.
Qualifications/special skills
Competency : 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. Skills : Ability to draft reports and/or social media posts or produce communications materials for social media is desirable. Language : English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
Additional Information
Not available.
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 human rights issues? | This question assesses your understanding of human rights and its relevance to your work. | Discuss any relevant coursework, projects, or personal experiences related to human rights. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple assignments? | The interviewer wants to understand your time management skills and priorities. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use when drafting reports or social media content? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a time you conducted research and how you approached it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle feedback on your work, particularly in a collaborative setting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Updated 7 months ago
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