Internship - Human Rights
Assist in various human rights topics and support OHCHR Mozambique.
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Overview
Assist in various human rights topics and support OHCHR Mozambique.
You have:
- Applicants must be enrolled in the final academic year of a first-level university degree programme.
- Applicants should preferably have a degree in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or a related field.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of Portuguese is an asset.
- No prior professional work experience 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
Cidade de Maputo
Expected duration
6 Months
Duties and Responsibilities
Daily responsibilities of Africa Branch human rights interns will depend on the individual's background and duties may include but not limited to compiling information on human rights, analyzing key issues, collecting information and documents on specific human rights topics. The intern may help conduct substantive research and analysis on civic space issues, including in the context of electoral processes. Assist in the organization and delivery of workshops and training in key areas of work of OHCHR Mozambique. Support documentation and reporting of key activities; update country profile and support the preparation of briefing packages, and monthly updates/reports. Assist in the preparation of relevant documents on thematic and country specific human rights issues; 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, political science, international relations, social sciences or a related field, AND, if selected, must commence the internship on the date indicated in the acceptance letter. APPLICANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE PRIOR PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAMME.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Portuguese is an asset.
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 situation where you had to conduct research on a sensitive topic? | This assesses your research skills and your ability to handle sensitive information. | Discuss the context of the research, the approach you took, and the outcomes. |
| How would you handle organizing a workshop for participants from diverse backgrounds? | This evaluates your organizational skills and ability to manage diversity. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you understand by civic space issues? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you worked on any projects that required teamwork? Describe your role. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why are you interested in human rights and this internship position? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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