Human Rights Intern (OHCHR)

About the role

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is recruiting a human rights intern in Geneva for a six-month internship within the Regional Liaison Team. The intern supports OHCHR in its mission: protecting human rights for all people, helping people realize their rights and assisting those responsible for upholding them. Duties depend on the intern's background.

Key responsibilities

• Compiling information on human rights
• Analyzing key issues
• Collecting information and documents on specific human rights topics
• Taking notes in UN conferences and meetings

Required profile

• Enrolled in the final year of a first-level degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) or in a graduate programme (Master's or higher), or have completed such a degree
• Degree preferably in law, international relations, public administration, political science, social sciences or a related field
• Fluency in English and Spanish; knowledge of French is desirable
• Must start the internship on the date stated in the acceptance letter

Interns are not paid by the United Nations; costs for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the intern's or their sponsor's responsibility, and non-residents may need a visa and work authorization. The United Nations charges no fee at any stage of the recruitment process.