To support OHCHR for the promotion and protection of Human Rights
Support OHCHR in promoting and protecting human rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Overview
Support OHCHR in promoting and protecting human rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
You have:
- Applicants must be a graduate or enrolled in a graduate school programme (i.e. Master's degree or equivalent degree).
- Applicants must 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).
- Fluency in written and oral English 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
Sarajevo
Expected duration
six (6) months
Duties and Responsibilities
The intern shall support OHCHR in fulfilling its mission: to work for the promotion and protection of all human rights of all people in Bosnia and Herzegovina; The daily responsibilities of the intern will include monitoring and analyzing human rights issues and developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as developments (political, legislative) related to / affecting human rights; contribution to the development of substantive documents, including for the purpose of early warning, analysis and advocacy.
Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for the United Nations Secretariat internship programme, applicants must, at the time of submission, be a graduate or enrolled in a graduate school programme (i.e. Master's degree or equivalent degree, or higher) or, 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) preferably in the area of law, political science, international relations, social sciences or a related field, OR have graduated with a university degree as defined above and, if selected, must commence the internship on the date specified in the Acceptance letter.
Languages
Fluency in written and oral English is required.
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 your understanding of human rights issues in Bosnia and Herzegovina? | The interviewer wants to gauge your knowledge and perspective on local human rights challenges. | Discuss specific human rights issues relevant to Bosnia and Herzegovina and show your awareness of ongoing developments. |
| What skills do you bring that will help you monitor and analyze human rights issues? | This question seeks to understand your practical skills and how they relate to the responsibilities of the internship. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you contribute to the development of substantive documents for advocacy? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with political or legislative analysis? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you want to intern at the United Nations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to handle a sensitive issue. How did you approach it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods would you use to stay informed about human rights developments? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle working in a diverse environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Updated 7 months ago
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