Human Rights (Right to Development) Internship

United Nations - UN •Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Geneva, Switzerland

Internship Closes 30 Aug 2026 15 days left

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Overview

This internship supports the Right to Development Section in the implementation of the mandate on the realization of the right to development. Tasks involve research, analysis, and preparation for various meetings and events.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct research and analysis on assigned topics related to the right to development.
- Prepare for and service meetings, seminars and workshops: compile background materials, draft presentations, meetings notes and summaries, research and invite speakers and participants.

Required Experience

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.

Qualifications

Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme.

Other Details

Languages Required

Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.

Languages Preferred

Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.

Contract Duration

minimum of 3 and maximum of 6 months

Work Modality

full-time and in person but can be adjusted based on the needs of the successful candidate. The start date, duration and modality (in-person or hybrid) can be adjusted on request of the successful candidate.

Remuneration

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.

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