Internship - Human Rights Inquiries Branch / Americas

Overview

Internship supporting the Human Rights Inquiries Branch / Americas in fulfilling its mission to protect and promote human rights. The role involves assisting with information collection, analysis, and report preparation.

Tasks Summary

• Assist in the systematic collection and analysis of information regarding the human rights situation of countries in the Middle East region.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, documents, and other written materials.
• Assist in researching and drafting individual cases of alleged human rights violations.
• Support in responding to requests for information relating to the human rights situation in the region or countries concerned.
• Assist in preparing and updating Country profiles, briefing packages, daily and monthly updates/reports.
• Assist in the preparation of relevant documents on thematic and country specific human rights issues.
• Assist in taking minutes of meetings, attending side-events, Human Rights Council sessions, Treaty Bodies review and Universal Periodic Review (UPR) review.
• Perform other related duties as requested by supervisor.

Experience Requirements

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience to participate in the programme.

Qualification Requirements

• Enrolled in the final academic year of a first-level university degree programme (i.e. Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree).
• Enrolled in a graduate school programme (i.e. Master's degree or equivalent degree, or higher).
• Have completed an aforementioned academic degree, preferably in the area of law, political science, international relations, social sciences or a related field.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Fluency in English is required. • Fluency in Spanish is required.

Languages Preferred: • Working knowledge of another language from the region is desirable.

Contract Duration: 3 to 6 months

Work Modality: Hybrid: This internship is designed to be full-time and in person but may be adjusted based on the needs of the successful candidate.

Remuneration: This internship is an UNPAID and full-time engagement.