Intern

Job Description

Work Location: Geneva

Expected duration: Six months

Duties and Responsibilities:

This internship is located within the Development and Economic and Social Issues Branch (DESIB), Thematic Engagement, Special Procedures and Right to Development Division (TESPRDD) of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) working with The Rights of Older Persons Section.

The Intern reports to a Senior Human Rights Officer. The Intern will support the team in all its drafting of reports, preparation of newsletters, social media content, establishing partnerships, and undertaking advocacy.

Tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Conduct research and analysis on assigned topics
• Prepare for and service meetings, seminars and workshops: compile background materials, draft presentations, meeting notes and summaries, research and invite speakers and participants
• Support the conceptualization and writing of projects and initiatives
• Draft funding proposals
• Support the design and organisation of various capacity building training and workshops
• Drafting human rights briefs, infographics, and other written materials

Qualifications/special skills: writing reports, social media content creation, filming, storytelling, layout and publications

Languages: Fluency in Official UN languages

Desirable Additional Information: Not available.

Intern Specific text:

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. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee: THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS BANK ACCOUNTS.

Deadline : Dec 24, 2025