INTERN - HUMAN RIGHTS, I
Assist OHCHR in promoting and protecting human rights.
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Overview
Assist OHCHR in promoting and protecting human rights.
You have:
- Enrolled in the final year of a first-level university degree or in a graduate school program.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of French is an asset.
- Comfort in researching and assisting with media and public information activities.
- Ability to conduct media monitoring and compile daily news clippings.
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
Initial period of three (3) months, renewable for a combined period of six (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. Daily responsibilities of Public Information interns will depend on the individual's background and duties may include but are not limited to researching current human rights issues to aid media and public information outreach and, in particular, the intern may: Conduct media monitoring and compiling daily media clippings of news coverage of the work of the Office, the Treaty Bodies and Special Rapporteurs; Helps with preparation of material for press conferences and bi-weekly press briefing by the Spokesperson; Assist with setting up and running events; Research and assist with providing material for a range of media platforms; Assist in researching material for speeches; and Perform other related duties requested by the supervisor, as appropriate.
Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for the United Nations Secretariat internship programme applicants must, at the time of their submission, be enrolled in the final academic year of a first-level university degree programme (i.e. Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree); be enrolled in a graduate school programme (i.e. Master's degree or equivalent degree, or higher) or have completed an aforementioned academic degree, preferably in the area of law, communication, journalism, international relations, public administration, political science, social sciences or a related field, AND, if selected, must commence the internship on the date indicated on the acceptance letter. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is an asset. Knowledge of another United Nations official language would be an advantage (i.e. Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).
Additional Information
THE UNITED NATIONS IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE AND WELCOMES APPLICANTS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MIGRANTS AND/OR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. APPLICANTS SHOULD INDICATE THEIR PRESENT MATRICULATION STATUS AND PERIOD OF AVAILABILITY IN THE APPLICATION COVER LETTER.
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 a time when you conducted research on a complex topic? | The interviewer wants to assess your research skills and ability to handle complex information. | Detail your approach to the research, tools used, and the findings. |
| How would you handle a tight deadline for preparing materials for a press conference? | This question evaluates your time management and organizational skills under pressure. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with public speaking or presenting information? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you managed a project or event? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you want to intern with OHCHR, and what do you hope to gain? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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