Library and Knowledge Management - Intern

Job Description

Work Location

• Geneva / OHCHR-PW

Expected Duration

• 3 months: 15 September – 14 December 2025

Duties and Responsibilities
The intern will support the Dynamic Knowledge and Library (DK-Library) Team in delivering high-quality information and knowledge services related to human rights and the work of the United Nations. Specific responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development of the Human Rights Knowledge Gateway platform and contributing to research work related to thematic knowledge hubs.
• Assisting in the development of content and resources for the new OHCHR intranet and knowledge hub.
• Supporting the production of knowledge sharing materials and activities, such as:
• • Videos and tutorials
  • Website editing and library guides
  • Communication campaigns
  • Knowledge retention and dissemination initiatives
• Assisting with library functions, including:
  • Responding to research and reference queries
  • Cataloguing and indexing
  • Digitization and data management
  • Collection development
• Supporting the organization and implementation of outreach activities.
• Performing other duties as requested by the supervisor, including:
  • Data management
  • Document processing
  • Event organization

Note: This job opening is intended to recruit two intern positions.

Qualifications / Special Skills
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria at the time of application:

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (Master’s or equivalent)
• Be in the final academic year of a first-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent)
• Have graduated from such a program and, if selected, commence the internship within one year of graduation

Fields of study may include:

• Library science
• Information science
• Knowledge management
• Human rights, law, or international relations

Languages

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

Internship-Specific Information

• Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
• Travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or their sponsor.
• Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the internship country may need to obtain appropriate visas and work authorization.
• Successful candidates should confirm visa requirements before accepting the offer.

Deadline : Aug 11, 2025