Intern, Special Procedures
Quick answer
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is seeking an intern to support Special Procedures Sections in Geneva, Switzerland, for a full-time, three-month internship with potential renewal.
- Role
- Intern, Special Procedures
- Organization
- Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
- Location
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Other
The role
Supports the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in various duties related to thematic reports, research, and coordination of special procedures.
What you'll do
- Contribute to thematic reports or studies
- Assist in the preparation of official country visits
- Analyze human rights issues
- Draft letters on particular cases and complaints
- Collect information and conduct research
- Attend sessions of the Human Rights Council and assist with preparation of related activities and events
What it takes
- Graduate or enrolled in a graduate school programme
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The internship is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
What is the compensation for this internship?
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
What are the key qualifications required?
Applicants must be a graduate or enrolled in a graduate school programme, preferably in law, political science, international relations, or a related field, and must be fluent in spoken and written English. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
How do I apply for this internship?
Applications can be submitted through the provided link: https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=271235&languageCd=ENG
Is this internship remote?
The internship is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and is not remote.
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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