Interns - Rights of Older Persons
Organizational Context
This internship is within the Equality and Non-Discrimination Branch, Thematic and Special Procedures Division of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva. The role supports the Older Persons Unit, reporting to a Human Rights Officer. The internship is for a duration of six months.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this internship is to provide support to the Older Persons Unit within the OHCHR. The intern will assist the team in various critical functions, including drafting reports, preparing communication materials, fostering partnerships, and engaging in advocacy efforts related to the rights of older persons. This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in human rights work at an international level, contributing directly to the unit's objectives and the broader mandate of the OHCHR. The intern will be involved in research, analysis, and the development of initiatives aimed at promoting and protecting the rights of older individuals globally.
Responsibilities
The intern will conduct research and analysis on assigned topics related to the rights of older persons. Responsibilities include supporting meetings, seminars, and workshops by preparing background materials, taking notes, and summarizing discussions. The intern will also assist in the conceptualization and writing of projects and initiatives, and support the design and organization of capacity-building training and workshops. Furthermore, the role involves drafting human rights briefs, infographics, and other written materials, as well as creating content for social media posts and newsletters to enhance outreach and advocacy efforts.
Work Experience
No specific work experience is explicitly required for this internship. However, strong research and writing skills are essential. Experience or demonstrated ability in social media content creation, graphic design, layout, and publications is considered desirable.
Skills
Strong research and writing skills. Ability in social media content creation, graphic design, layout, and publications is desirable. Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.