Well-Being Unit Intern
Support OHCHR's mission in protecting human rights.
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Overview
Support OHCHR's mission in protecting human rights.
You have:
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first-level university degree, graduate school programme, or have completed a degree in communication or related field.
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French is an asset, knowledge of another UN language is 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
In-person
Expected duration
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 Human Resources Management Well-Being Unit intern will depend on the individual's background, duties may include, but are not limited to, supporting the editing and formatting of reports and contributing to coordination with academic partners. The intern will also assist with the planning, preparation, and logistics of various trainings and events under the supervision of the Head of the Well-Being Unit, as well as any other tasks as required.
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 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 communication or a related field, AND, if selected, must commence the internship on the date indicated on the acceptance letter. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
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 language is desirable (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.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a situation where you had to use your communication skills effectively. | This question seeks to assess your ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a team setting. | Provide a specific example demonstrating your communication effectiveness. |
| How do you handle working under tight deadlines in a team environment? | The interviewer wants to understand your time management and teamwork skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share an experience in event planning that you have been involved in? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What approaches do you take to support others in their work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you want to intern at the United Nations specifically? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What skills or experiences do you have that you believe will benefit our well-being unit? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach editing and formatting documents? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to collaborate with academic partners or peers. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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