INTERN – Information and Evidence Management
Support digital evidence handling and online investigation projects.
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Overview
Support digital evidence handling and online investigation projects.
You have:
- To be a graduate or enrolled in a graduate school programme.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of another UN official language would be an advantage (i.e. French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish).
- Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
- Present matriculation status and period of availability to be indicated in the application cover 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
1 November 2024
Duties and Responsibilities
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is the Secretariat Department responsible for strengthening international human rights mechanisms; enhancing equality and countering discrimination; combating impunity and strengthening accountability and the rule of law; integrating human rights in development and in the economic sphere; widening the democratic space; and early warning and protection of human rights in situations of conflict, violence and insecurity. This announcement broadcasts international internship assignments based in the Information System and Digital Support Section (ISDSS) located in the Human Rights Inquiries Branch (HRIB), which oversees the operationalization and provides support to all mandated human rights investigations relating to information management, digital forensics, online open-source investigation, information security and archiving. The Human Rights Inquires Branch comprises the Inquiry Support; the Accountability and Judicial Cooperation; the Information System and Digital Support; the Administrative Support. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, under the general guidance of the Head of the Branch, the intern will work in coordination with Information System and Digital Support Section to support projects relating to digital evidence handling and online open source investigation and reports to the respective Coordinator/Information Management Officer in the area of assignment. The assignment may be offered for an initial period of three (3) months, with the possibility of extension up to a total combined period of six (6) months, upon further approval by the supervisor, and an initial commencement date ranging/starting from November 2024 to January 2025. This internship is an UNPAID and full-time engagement that provides a framework through which students from diverse academic backgrounds gain exposure to the work of the United Nations by way of their service within Secretariat entities. Applicants should have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations with a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter and have the demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs - which includes willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Applicants should indicate their present matriculation status and period of availability in the application cover letter.
Qualifications/special skills
To be a graduate or enrolled in a graduate school programme
Languages
English and French are the working languages of United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language would be an advantage (i.e. French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).
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 provide an example of a project you worked on that required careful attention to detail? | This question assesses your attention to detail in research or evidence management. | Describe a specific project where your attention to detail was crucial for the outcome. |
| How do you handle disagreements in a team environment? | The interviewer wants to understand your conflict resolution skills and tolerance. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work in human rights and evidence management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you adapted to a significant change in your work environment. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple deadlines? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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