Digital Tech & Human Rights Intern - Brussels

Organizational Context

The United Nations Secretariat, specifically the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Brussels, is dedicated to protecting and promoting all human rights. This internship within the Digital Tech and Human Rights Section offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the OHCHR's mission and gain practical experience in a critical and evolving field.

Job Purpose

This internship aims to support the OHCHR's Digital Tech and Human Rights Section in its core mission of protecting and promoting human rights globally. The intern will contribute to the organization's efforts to empower individuals and assist stakeholders in upholding human rights. The role provides a practical learning experience, allowing the intern to apply their academic knowledge and skills to real-world challenges in digital technology and human rights, thereby supporting the section's ongoing initiatives and objectives.

Responsibilities

The intern will provide crucial support to the Digital Tech and Human Rights Section. Key duties include conducting research and analysis on thematic and regional issues related to digital technology and human rights. The intern will also be responsible for drafting and summarizing reports, background materials, and other relevant documents. Additionally, the role involves assisting in the preparation and servicing of meetings, seminars, and workshops, which includes preparing documentation and drafting notes. The intern will perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor, contributing to the section's overall operational effectiveness.

Work Experience

No professional work experience is required for this internship. However, prior knowledge or experience in human rights, and specifically in digital technology rights, is considered desirable and would be beneficial for the intern's contribution.

Skills

Research and analysis, report drafting and summarization, meeting preparation and servicing, digital technology and human rights knowledge (desirable), fluency in English, knowledge of French or another UN language (desirable).

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