Intern Emergency Response
Quick answer
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is offering an unpaid, full-time internship in Geneva, Switzerland, for students enrolled in a graduate or first-level university degree program, focusing on humanitarian action.
- Role
- Intern Emergency Response
- Organization
- Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
- Location
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Other
The role
Internship in the Humanitarian Action Unit within the Emergency Response Section of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva, Switzerland.
What you'll do
- Support the engagement of OHCHR leadership in the InterAgency Standing Committee
- Support OHCHR field presences around the world to respond to humanitarian crises
- Work to strengthen OHCHR organizational effectiveness, including through resource mobilization and staff training
What it takes
- Enrolled in a graduate school programme or in the final academic year of a first-level university degree programme
- Fluency in English is required, knowledge of French is an asset
- Knowledge of another United Nations official language would be an advantage
How we treat you
None
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The internship is based in Geneva, Switzerland.
Is the internship paid?
The internship is unpaid.
What are the key qualifications required?
Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate or first-level university degree programme and have fluency in English, with knowledge of French and another United Nations official language being an asset.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted through the UN job portal, and the application process should be completed by the specified deadline.
What is the duration of the internship?
The internship is for an initial period of three months, with the possibility of extension up to a total combined period of six months, upon further approval by the supervisor.
How to apply
Apply directly on Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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