Internship-Human Rights
Support OHCHR in fulfilling its mission to protect human rights for all.
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Overview
Support OHCHR in fulfilling its mission to protect human rights for all.
You have:
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent), preferably in the area of law, political science, international relations, social sciences or business administration management.
- Knowledge or experience working with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights is desirable.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of Spanish is highly desirable.
- Other United Nations languages are desirable.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
Switzerland
Expected duration
4 to 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 the Business and Human Rights Section intern(s) will depend on activities within the assigned work unit and the individual's qualifications and competencies. Duties may include but are not limited to: • Researching and analyzing subjects on a wide range of thematic and regional issues worked on at the Section. Draft and summarize reports, background materials, and other relevant documents as necessary. • Preparing for and servicing meetings, seminars, and workshops (e.g., preparation of documentation, drafting of notes and reports). • Performing other related duties requested by the supervisor, including supporting other OHCHR units, as necessary.
Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for the UN Internship Programme, applicant must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements; (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent), preferably in the area of law, political science, international relations, social sciences or business administration management. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme, however work experience in any of the given fields is desirable. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. Knowledge or experience working with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Spanish is highly desirable. Other United Nations languages are desirable.
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 describe a time when you had to research a difficult topic? | This question aims to assess your research and analytical skills. | Provide a specific example, highlighting your approach to gathering information. |
| How would you prepare documentation for a meeting or seminar? | The interviewer wants to understand your organizational and writing skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What interests you about human rights work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you worked in a team setting before? Describe your role. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a time you had to summarize complex information? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your understanding of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach deadlines and managing multiple tasks? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What skills do you believe will benefit the UN during your internship? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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