About Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rightsis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This internship offers a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience in international development and international cooperation and sustainable development. Working with Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, you will contribute to meaningful projects that address global challenges and promote sustainable development. You will develop valuable professional skills while working in a multicultural, international environment alongside experienced professionals.

Key Details

• Job Title:Human Rights Mechanisms Intern
• Grade:I-1
• Location:Geneva (Remote work possible)
• Department:Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
• Contract Type:Internship
• Salary:Unpaid

Qualifications

• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
• Language: Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
• Language: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat..

Skills

• Candidates will be recruited to support only one of the above-mentioned Branches but might be also exposed to the work of the other Branch.
• Therefore, candidates are strongly requested to clearly indicate in their application the Branch of their preference.
• OHCHR (https://www.ohchr.org/en/ohchr_homepage) is the leading UN entity on human rights, whose mission is to work for the protection of all human rights for all people; to help empower people to realize their rights; and to assist those responsible for upholding such rights in ensuring that they are implemented.
• The Human Rights Council Branch (HRCB) serves as the Secretariat of the Human Rights Council (HRC).
• Servicing three formal sessions each year and its special sessions, HRCB provides support to the activities of the HRC President and the Bureau throughout the year.
• HRCB also provides support to the work of the Advisory Committee, the confidential Complaints Procedure, including servicing the Working Group on Communications and the Working Group on Situations and to the Consultative Group, which considers applications for Special Procedures mandates-holders positions.
• For more information on the HRC visit: https://www.ohchr.org/en/hrbodies/hrc/home.
• The Universal Periodic Review Branch (UPRB) serves as the Secretariat of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) which is a mechanism of the HRC.
• The UPR ensures equal treatment for every country when human rights situations are assessed.
• More information on the UPR can be found at https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/upr/upr-home The assignment is performed under the overall guidance of the Chiefs of HRCB and UPRB.
• The intern reports to the Human Rights Officers responsible for the internship program within HRCB and UPRB.
• The intern shall support OHCHR in fulfilling its mission to work for the protection of all human rights for all people; help empower people to realize their rights; and assist those responsible for upholding such rights in ensuring that they are implemented.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply