Overview
Interns will assist in the implementation of activities within the various programmes of the Human Rights Department, which address a range of human rights issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertaking desk research and analysis of human rights developments to assist in monitoring the implementation of human dimension commitments by the OSCE participating States;
- Assisting in the preparation of written materials including reports, briefing papers or other documents on specific thematic human rights issues or focusing on specific countries or regions;
- Assisting in the preparation and organization of meetings/conferences/ events/workshops for which the above-mentioned programmes are responsible;
- Note-taking and contributing to drafting reports of various events;
- Assisting in the implementation of any other project or task of the above-mentioned programmes or department-wide activities as assigned.
Required Experience
- Previous exposure and/or experience in dealing with human rights issues is an asset;
- Proven competence in research and analytical writing;
- Demonstrable organizational, communication and reporting skills;
- Cultural sensitivity and judgment;
- Understanding of gender mainstreaming;
- Ability to operate Windows applications, including word processing, Microsoft Excel and e-mail.
Qualifications
- Students in the final year of higher education (university or other accredited institution) at graduate or postgraduate level or recent graduates or postgraduates, i.e. within two years of graduation; in political sciences, international relations, law, international human rights law or other related fields;
- The upper age limit for applicants is 30 years;
