Pacific Regional Office in Suva/Fiji - Intern

Job Description

Work Location
Suva, Fiji

Expected Duration
5 January – 4 July 2026

Duties and Responsibilities
The intern shall support the OHCHR Pacific Regional Office in fulfilling its mission to protect and promote human rights across the region. Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Regional Office with internal and external communication
• Developing tools and procedures for improved strategic communication on social media
• Supporting advocacy efforts around international days, including through One UN messaging
• Optimizing communication among Multi-Country Offices (UNCTs) in the Pacific
• Assisting with research and preparation of reports, documents, and other written materials
• Supporting responses to requests for information on human rights situations in the region and/or specific countries
• Preparing and updating country profiles, briefing packages, and daily/monthly reports and updates
• Assisting in taking minutes of meetings
• Attending and organizing meetings, conferences, and events on behalf of the Regional Office
• Performing other professional duties as requested

Qualifications / Special Skills
To be eligible for the United Nations Secretariat Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following criteria at the time of submission:

• Be currently enrolled in or have completed a graduate programme (Master’s degree or equivalent)
• Be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a Bachelor’s degree programme
• Have graduated with a university degree within the above categories

Preferred fields include:

• Law
• Human rights
• Political science
• International relations
• Related disciplines

Languages

• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required
• Fluency in Fijian (iTaukei) and Fijian Hindi is an asset
• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat

Additional Information
Not available.

Intern-Specific Information

• Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations
• Travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses must be covered by the intern or their sponsoring institution
• Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the duty country may need to obtain the appropriate visa and/or work authorization
• Successful candidates should confirm visa requirements before accepting the internship offer

Deadline : Dec 10, 2025