Intern

  • Internship, Short-term contract assignment
  • Posted on 21 October 2025
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Job Description

Work Location

  • Geneva

Expected Duration

  • Six months

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support the Rights of Older Persons Section within the Development and Economic and Social Issues Branch (DESIB), Thematic Engagement, Special Procedures and Right to Development Division (TESPRDD) of OHCHR.
  • Report to a Senior Human Rights Officer.
  • Assist in drafting reports, preparing newsletters, creating social media content, establishing partnerships, and undertaking advocacy.
  • Conduct research and analysis on assigned topics.
  • Prepare for and service meetings, seminars, and workshops, including compiling background materials, drafting presentations, meeting notes, and summaries, and inviting speakers and participants.
  • Support the conceptualization and writing of projects and initiatives.
  • Draft funding proposals.
  • Support the design and organization of capacity-building trainings and workshops.
  • Draft human rights briefs, infographics, and other written materials.

Qualifications/Special Skills

  • Background in legal studies, journalism, social media, or web page development.

Languages

  • Fluency in official UN languages is desirable.

Additional Information

  • 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-citizen interns may need appropriate visas and work/employment authorization.
  • Successful candidates should verify visa requirements before accepting the internship

Deadline : Oct 29, 2025

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