Overview

Internship supporting the Human Rights Council Branch or the Universal Periodic Review Branch within the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Tasks Summary

• Draft daily notes of proceedings
• Assist in finalizing draft reports
• Prepare statistics reports
• Contribute to analysis of trends
• Prepare draft summaries of communications
• Prepare draft responses to correspondence
• Assist in preparation and servicing of meetings
• Follow-up on parallel activities
• Draft summaries for information sharing
• Assist with outreach activities
• Attend to queries by NGOs
• Assist in drafting sections of UPR WG report and UPR Outcome report
• Undertake Secretariat management related tasks
• Compile lists of delegations
• Draft/translate correspondence to participants
• Handle communication and technology tools
• Draft ad hoc summaries
• Provide data research and statistics support
• Support media-related tasks
• Take notes during UPR-related side events
• Assist in preparation of UPR pre-session documents
• Index UPR recommendations
• Conduct thematic research
• Prepare training material, notes, bullet points, electronic material
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Experience Requirements

Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.

Qualification Requirements

• Minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent degree, or graduate school program (Master's degree or equivalent or higher)
• Preferably in law, political science, international relations, social science or a related field
• Academic knowledge in human rights and international human rights mechanisms is highly desirable.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.

Contract Duration: 3 to 6-month assignment

Work Modality: Preferably in person and full-time in Geneva, but can be adjusted to a full-time remote engagement.