Human Rights Intern
Organizational Context
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is dedicated to protecting human rights for all. This internship supports OHCHR's mission to empower individuals and assist rights-holders in ensuring the implementation of human rights. The role is situated within the OHCHR Cambodia country office.
Job Purpose
This internship aims to provide support to the OHCHR Cambodia country office in its mission to protect and promote human rights. The intern will contribute to various human rights projects and activities, assisting in the coordination and implementation of mandates. The role is designed to offer practical experience in human rights work, enabling the intern to develop skills in research, documentation, and event support, thereby contributing to the overall effectiveness of the office's efforts to uphold human rights standards and assist those responsible for ensuring their implementation.
Responsibilities
The intern will support the OHCHR Cambodia country office in its mission to protect and promote human rights. Key duties include assisting with coordination of human rights projects and activities aligned with thematic and country mandates. Specific tasks involve drafting and preparing official documents, conducting thematic, legal, and internet research, compiling data and statistics, attending and summarizing conferences and meetings, providing assistance during workshops, and drafting presentations and speeches. The intern will also conduct media analysis and perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor to support the office's objectives.
Work Experience
Professional work experience is not required for this internship. However, the ability to conduct research and draft reports is desirable. A legal background or related skills are also considered advantageous but not mandatory.
Skills
Research, report drafting, data compilation, media analysis, document preparation, coordination, event support, communication.