Intern - Human Rights
Organizational Context
The United Nations Secretariat, specifically the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva, is dedicated to protecting human rights globally. This internship role within the Human Rights Council Branch supports OHCHR's mission to empower individuals and assist rights upholders, contributing to the advancement of human rights worldwide.
Job Purpose
This internship aims to provide practical experience in human rights work within the UN Secretariat's Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). The intern will support the Human Rights Council Branch by assisting in the documentation, analysis, and servicing of council meetings. Key contributions include drafting reports, preparing statistics, monitoring activities, and supporting outreach efforts. This role is designed to offer hands-on experience in international human rights mechanisms, contributing to the OHCHR's mandate of protecting and promoting human rights for all people globally.
Responsibilities
The intern will support the Human Rights Council Branch by drafting daily notes of proceedings and collecting/filing relevant documents and statements. Responsibilities include assisting in finalizing draft reports through verification, and preparing statistics on the Council's organization of work, including participant data, meeting details, and documentation volume. The intern will also contribute to analyzing trends affecting the Council's work and suggest improvements. Additional duties involve preparing draft summaries of communications, drafting responses to correspondence, and assisting in the preparation and servicing of Working Group meetings. The role also includes following up on parallel activities, drafting media highlights, and supporting outreach activities like managing the Human Rights Council Extranet and responding to NGO queries.
Work Experience
Professional work experience is not required for this internship program. Applicants are expected to be students or recent graduates in relevant fields. Skills in information technology and proficiency with relevant programs are also noted as beneficial.
Skills
Drafting reports and summaries, data collection and analysis, meeting support, research, communication, outreach activities, IT proficiency, fluency in English or French.