Intern

Job Description

Work Location

• Geneva

Expected Duration

• 3 months (initially) from 6 October, with potential extension for an additional 3 months based on performance

Duties and Responsibilities
The interns (4 positions) will support the OHCHR Evaluation, Planning, and Policy functions under the supervision of the Evaluation Officer/Programme Management Officer. Responsibilities include:

• Assist in the management of evaluations in the Evaluation Plan 2025-2026, including:
• • Collecting documents from the PMS and other sources for desk reviews
  • Preparing meetings
  • Revising and proofreading evaluation reports
• Assist in drafting and revising guidance, checklists, templates, executive summaries, evaluation management responses, and follow-up action plans
• Support evaluation and planning communication strategies, including development of infographics, videos, summaries, and presentations
• Support mainstreaming of Gender Equality, Disability Inclusion, Human Rights, and Leaving No One Behind (LNOB) in evaluations and planning documents
• Update repositories of evaluation reports on OHCHR intranet, website, and UNEG website
• Organize the database of evaluation management responses and follow-up action plans
• Assist in uploading, reviewing, and correcting evaluation-related data in the Decision Tracking System
• Assist in uploading evaluation data in the evaluation module of the Performance Monitoring System (PMS)
• Revise and maintain the database and mailing list of evaluation consultants
• Assist in screening and recruiting candidates for evaluation consultancies
• Analyze, conduct internal outreach, and present data relating to the implementation of the OHCHR Management Plan (OMP) 2024-2027 and projects
• Assist in quality assurance of OHCHR’s work plans, country programmes, projects, and related reports
• Support implementation of processes for reviewing and approving OHCHR planning documents, including pilot and roll-out of new digital tools and workflows
• Support organization of events and meetings, including preparing agendas, background notes, meeting summaries or minutes, and tracking action points
• Harmonize guidance on governance document development (policies, SOPs, etc.) and ensure alignment with strategic requirements
• Contribute to revising governance document templates
• Assist in compiling, reviewing, and updating the database of existing governance documents, liaising with focal points for review of outdated documents
• Update intranet and decision-tracking system with relevant policy documents and progress
• Support implementation of Organizational Effectiveness Action Plans (OEAPs) related to Leadership and Organizational Culture Shift, and contribute to monitoring framework for OEAP implementation
• Assist in preparation and organization of workshops and initiatives aligned with OEAP goals
• Perform other tasks as directed by supervisors

Qualifications/Special Skills
Applicants must meet one of the following:

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a second university degree (or equivalent or higher)
• Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree (bachelor’s or equivalent)

Additional desirable skills:

• Field of study related to Policy, Programming, or Human Rights
• Drafting ability in English
• Skills in graphic design

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 their sponsoring institution
• Interns not citizens or permanent residents may require appropriate visa and work/employment authorization
• Successful candidates should discuss specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer

Deadline : Aug 24, 2025