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

Preferably in person

Expected duration

Three to six months

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 Universal Periodic Review Branch (UPRB). Located within the Human Rights Council and Treaty Mechanisms Division (HRCTMD), the UPRB leads and acts as the Secretariat of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism. Created in 2006 through the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 60/251, which established the Human Rights Council (HRC), the UPR is a cooperative human rights mechanism of the HRC and a unique process that involves a review by the Council of the human rights records of all 193 United Nations Member States every four and a half years. With an ultimate aim to improving the human rights situation in all countries and under the auspices of the HRC, the UPR is a State-driven process that provides the opportunity for each State to declare what actions they have taken to improve the human rights situation in their respective countries, whilst fulfilling their human rights obligations. The UPR also reminds States of their responsibility to fully respect and implement all human rights and fundamental freedoms, while addressing human rights violations wherever they occur. As one of the main HRC features, of which currently no other universal mechanism exists, the UPR ensures equal treatment for every country when human rights situations are assessed. More information on the UPR can be found at https://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/UPR/Pages/UPRMain.aspx Under the overall guidance of the Chief of the UPR Branch, the intern reports to the Human Rights Officer responsible for the internship program within the UPR Branch. This assignment shall be offered for an initial period of three (3) months, renewable for a combined period of six (6) months with an initial commencement date ranging/starting from 9 April 2024 – 9 October 2024. The assignment is to be performed preferably on site, in Geneva. 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 intern will depend on the individual's background, and duties may include but are not limited to supporting the UPR Branch in the accomplishment of its projects and/or activities. In particular, the intern may: • Provide data research and statistics support. • Help in the indexing of the UPR recommendations. • Perform substantive and thematic data research into specific areas of the UPR's work. • Assist in the preparation of electronic material (infographics, presentations, and video snapshots). • Participate in information management discussions and in the design of visualization solutions, including templates and icons. • Assist in the design and development of digital services, platforms and tools, including the collaborative development of mock-ups and prototypes, using a variety of digital tools with the aim to improve their accessibility, user-friendliness, and aesthetics. • Support the team by developing tutorials and support materials on digital services, tools and platforms. • Perform other tasks as requested, as appropriate.

Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for the United Nations Secretariat internship programme applicants must, at the time of the expression of interest, 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); or be a graduate or enrolled in a second university degree programme (i.e. Master's degree or equivalent degree, or higher), preferably in the area of data science, information science, system design, communication design, user experience design or related experience, 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. Nevertheless, relevant academic and/or experience with the following would be highly regarded: - Knowledge in data research, data analysis and statistics. - Proficiency in MS Office applications such as MS Word, MS Power Point, and advanced knowledge of MS Excel. - Knowledge or user experience of databases and applications, web design, digital service design, graphic design, and video production and editing (Adobe Suite, Canva, WordPress, etc). - Knowledge of CMS (Content Management Systems). - Knowledge of Political, Social Sciences or International Relations would be an asset. No working experience

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 official United Nations official language would be an advantage (i.e. 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.