Accountability and Judicial Cooperation Section - Intern

Job Description

Work Location

• Geneva, Switzerland

Expected Duration

• 3 months, renewable (up to 6 months with supervisor approval)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support OHCHR in fulfilling its mission to protect human rights, empower people to realize their rights, and assist authorities in implementing human rights.
• Assist in the legal analysis of information collected and preserved by investigative bodies and OHCHR.
• Conduct legal research on international law, including:
• • International humanitarian law
  • International human rights law
  • International criminal law
• Assist in drafting:
  • Note verbales
  • Responses to requests for assistance
  • Requests for information
• Attend meetings of the AJC Section on accountability and judicial cooperation matters.
• Perform other related duties as requested by the supervisor.
• Work in close coordination with all sections in the Human Rights Inquiries Branch (HRIB), including:
  • Inquiry Support Section
  • Information System and Digital Support Section
  • Administrative Support Unit

Qualifications / Special Skills

• Must be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (Master’s degree or equivalent, or higher) in:
• • Law
  • Human rights
  • International relations
  • Social sciences
  • Related fields
• Alternatively, applicants with a completed university degree as defined above are eligible.
• No professional work experience is required.
• Demonstrated interest in the work of the United Nations and commitment to the UN Charter.
• Ability to interact successfully with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Languages

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another UN official language (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish) is an advantage.

Additional Information

• Not available.

Intern Specific Text

• Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
• Costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or sponsoring institution.
• Non-citizens or non-permanent residents may require a visa or work/employment authorization.
• Visa requirements should be discussed prior to accepting the internship offer.

Deadline : Nov 3, 2025