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UNITED NATIONS (UN)

Opportunity Description

Ready to make a global difference? The United Nations offers unique internship opportunities for 2024 across various duty stations and departments. These positions provide a platform for passionate individuals to contribute worldwide to humanitarian, political, and human rights initiatives. Whether you’re working on the ground in Geneva or supporting human rights in Bangkok, each role is a step towards meaningful change.

 

Join the UN and be a part of a bigger community by applying to these positions:

  1. Research Assistant (Intern): Geneva, Deadline: Jul 17, 2024
  2. Intern – Human Rights: Bangkok, Deadline: Aug 4, 2024
  3. Intern – Humanitarian Affairs: Geneva, Deadline: Jul 18, 2024
  4. Internship in Legislative and Judicial Monitoring and Support for Human Rights Violations Area: Mexico City, Deadline: Jul 14, 2024
  5. Internship with a Focus on Technical Assistance, Documentation, and Monitoring of Human Rights Violations: Mexico City, Deadline: Jul 14, 2024
  6. Internship Focused on Severe Human Rights Violations: Mexico City, Deadline: Jul 14, 2024
  7. Internship with a Focus on Civic Space: Mexico City, Deadline: Jul 14, 2024
  8. Human Rights Affairs: Geneva, Deadline: Jul 17, 2024

Seize the opportunity to gain invaluable experience, enhance your career, and make a tangible impact on the world. Apply now to start your career journey with the United Nations (UN).

 

Jobs Details

Please review more details about each position below:

 

1. Research Assistant (Intern)

  • Job ID: 236692
  • Job Network: Political, Peace and Humanitarian
  • Job Family: Human Rights Affairs
  • Category and Level: Internship, I-1
  • Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland
  • Department/Office: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
  • Date Posted: Jul 4, 2024
  • Deadline: Jul 17, 2024
  • Work Location: Geneva, Switzerland
  • Expected Duration: 3 months, with a possible extension up to 6 months.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

The intern will work under the Chief of the Branch and the Chief of the Protection, Religion, Accountability, and Human Security Section (PRAHSS). The intern will support the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances by assisting families in finding missing family members.

 

Responsibilities:

Intern responsibilities include:

  • Standardizing and updating the database for the Americas.
  • Digitizing non-digital cases.
  • Collaborating with the database team.
  • Gathering and inputting missing or updated data.
  • Scanning and organizing physical documents.
  • Developing protocols for data integrity and security.

 

Qualifications/Special Skills:

  • Graduate or enrolled in a graduate program (Master’s or equivalent) or final year of a Bachelor’s program in law, political science, international relations, social sciences, or related field.
  • No professional work experience is required.

 

Languages:

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

 

Important Notes:

  • Interns will not receive any financial remuneration.
  • The intern is responsible for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses.
  • Visa and work authorization may be required.
  • The UN does not charge fees at any stage of recruitment.

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2. Intern – Human Rights

  • Job ID: 238050
  • Job Network: Political, Peace, and Humanitarian
  • Job Family: Human Rights Affairs
  • Category and Level: Internship, I-1
  • Duty Station: Bangkok, Thailand
  • Department/Office: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
  • Date Posted: Jul 2, 2024
  • Deadline: Aug 4, 2024
  • Work Location: Bangkok, Thailand

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

The intern will support OHCHR’s mission to protect human rights, empower people, and assist in upholding rights. Reporting to the Deputy Chief or Chief of the Myanmar Team, duties include:

  • Monitoring and analyzing human rights, political, and conflict developments in Myanmar.
  • Research and drafting internal/external reports and daily news updates on the region’s human rights situation.
  • Support UN human rights mechanisms and organize workshops/seminars.
  • Maintain and develop information/resource tools
  • Participate in meetings/conferences and perform other tasks as needed.

 

Qualifications:

  • Applicants must have enrolled in/completed a graduate program (second degree or higher) or their final academic year of Bachelor’s or equivalent.
  • No professional experience is required, but a related field of study is necessary.
  • Ability to draft news articles/social media posts and design factsheets/surveys is desirable.

 

Languages:

  • Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
  • Knowledge of an additional official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is advantageous.

 

Additional Information:

  • Interns will not receive any financial remuneration.
  • The intern is responsible for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses.
  • Non-citizens/residents may need to obtain appropriate visas and work authorization.
  • There are no fees at any recruitment stage, and the UN does not request applicants’ bank account information.

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3. Intern – Humanitarian Affairs

  • Job Opening ID: 238093
  • Network: Political, Peace, and Humanitarian
  • Family: Humanitarian Affairs
  • Category: Internship, I-1
  • Duty Station: Geneva
  • Department/Office: United Nations Office in Geneva
  • Date Posted: Jul 2, 2024
  • Deadline: Jul 18, 2024
  • Work Location: Geneva
  • Expected Duration: 6 months

 

Duties and Responsibilities:
The internship is with the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Geneva, part of the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions in the Department of Peace Operations. UNMAS works to eliminate threats from mines and explosive devices, coordinating UN mine action and supporting policy development. For more information, visit UNMAS. This full-time, in-person internship (35 hours/week) is adjustable to part-time (20 hours/week) or remote.

 

Duties include:

  • Conducting research and drafting documents related to UNMAS priorities.
  • Assisting with treaty-related matters (APMBC, CCM, CCW).
  • Supporting engagement with the humanitarian community.
  • Researching and presenting information on assigned topics.
  • Preparing written documents (e.g., studies, background papers).
  • Attending and reporting on conferences and meetings.
  • Contributing to daily team tasks, including administration and communications.

 

Qualifications/Special Skills:
Applicants must:

  • Be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school program (Master’s or equivalent) or the final academic year of their Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
  • Be pursuing a degree related to the job.
  • Be computer literate in standard software applications (MS Suite).
  • Have a demonstrated interest in the work of the UN and a personal commitment to its ideals.
  • They can cooperate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and tolerate differing views.
  • Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French is desirable.

 

Important Notes:

  • Internships are unpaid.
  • Interns are responsible for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses. Interns may need to obtain appropriate visas and work authorizations.
  • The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process.

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4. Internship in Legislative and Judicial Monitoring and Support for Human Rights Violations Area

  • Job ID: 237863
  • Network: Political, Peace, and Humanitarian
  • Family: Human Rights Affairs
  • Category/Level: Internship, I-1
  • Location: Mexico City
  • Department: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
  • Posted: July 1, 2024
  • Deadline: July 14, 2024
  • Work Location: Mexico City
  • Duration: 6 months (11,07, 2024-11, 01, 2025)

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Monitor federal and local legislative agendas on UN-DH priority topics.
  • Assist in drafting documents to harmonize national laws with international human rights laws.
  • Monitor judicial decisions from the Federal Judiciary.
  • Document cases of potential severe human rights violations.
  • Support other tasks to meet UN-DH objectives.

 

Qualifications/Special Skills:

  • Master’s student in social sciences (law, sociology, international relations, political science, etc.) or final-year undergraduate in the same fields.
  • Knowledge of human rights law and legislative processes
  • Teamwork and research skills, excellent writing and editing
  • Must have health insurance coverage in Mexico City during the internship.
  • Interest in and sensitivity to human rights issues.
  • Adherence to UN principles and conduct standards

 

Languages:

  • Fluency in written and verbal Spanish is required.
  • Knowledge of English is desirable.

 

Important Notes:

  • The UN does not remunerate the interns financially.
  • The intern is responsible for costs and travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses.
  • Non-resident interns may need appropriate visas and work authorization.
  • The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process.

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5. Internship with a Focus on Technical Assistance, Documentation, and Monitoring of Human Rights Violations

  • Job ID: 226865
  • Category and Level: Internship, I-1
  • Location: Mexico City
  • Department: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
  • Posted: July 1, 2024
  • Deadline: July 14, 2024

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Assist UN Human Rights Officers in receiving, processing, and registering complaints and requests.
  • Support documentation coordination in the organization of complaints.
  • Document various thematic areas, including indigenous rights, migrant rights, defender and journalist rights, gender rights, disability rights, economic, social, and cultural rights, and severe human rights violations.
  • Systematize and record information on the human rights situation in the country
  • Aid in planning missions or meetings related to documentation and monitoring.
  • Help draft communications and documents related to the mentioned thematic areas.
  • Perform other necessary tasks to achieve UN Human Rights Office objectives.

 

Qualifications:

  • Applicants should be current master’s or final-year bachelor’s students or recent graduates in social sciences (law, sociology, international relations, political science, or related fields)
  • Knowledge of human rights, preferably in Indigenous rights, migrant rights, defender and journalist rights, gender rights, disability rights, and economic, social and cultural rights
  • Basic knowledge of severe human rights violations in the country
  • Teamwork skills, excellent writing and spelling, proficiency in English and Excel or other database programs
  • Must have valid health insurance covering Mexico City during the internship.

 

Important Notes:

  • Spanish is the working language, and English is required
  • Interns don’t receive any financial compensation.
  • Interns or their sponsors are responsible for the cost of travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses. Non-citizens may need a visa and work authorization.
  • The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process.

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6. Internship Focused on Severe Human Rights Violations

  • Job Opening ID: 237862
  • Job Network: Political, Peace, and Humanitarian
  • Job Family: Human Rights Affairs
  • Category and Level: Internship, I-1
  • Duty Station: Mexico City
  • Department/Office: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
  • Date Posted: Jul 1, 2024
  • Deadline: Jul 14, 2024
  • Work Location: Mexico City
  • Expected Duration: 6 months (11/07/24 – 11/01/25)

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist in coordinating the Unit of Severe Human Rights Violations.
  • Support research on various related topics.
  • Help plan agendas, meetings, or events.
  • Monitor media for associated issues.
  • Assist in drafting internal communications and documents.
  • Support other tasks as needed to meet the objectives of ONU-DH.

 

Qualifications/Special Skills:

  • Applicants must be Master’s students in social sciences (law, sociology, international relations, political science, or related fields) or
  • Final-year undergraduate student or graduate in the same fields.
  • Knowledge of human rights, especially about disappearances, torture, extrajudicial execution, or judicial processes
  • Basic understanding of severe human rights violations in the country
  • Experience in handling human rights violation cases.
  • Teamwork, research, and synthesis skills with excellent writing
  • Must have health insurance covering Mexico City during the internship.
  • Interest and sensitivity to human rights issues.
  • Respect for UN principles and conduct standards.

 

Languages:

  • Fluency in written and verbal Spanish is required.
  • English proficiency is desirable.

 

Important Notes:

  • The United Nations doesn’t pay the interns.
  • The intern is responsible for travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses.
  • Non-residents may need to obtain a visa and work authorization.
  • Discuss visa requirements before accepting the offer.
  • The United Nations does not charge fees at any recruitment stage.
  • The UN does not need information about applicants’ bank accounts.

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7. Internship with a Focus on Civic Space

  • Job Opening ID: 225771
  • Job Network: Political, Peace, and Humanitarian
  • Job Family: Human Rights Affairs
  • Category and Level: Internship, I-1
  • Duty Station: Mexico City
  • Department/Office: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
  • Date Posted: Jul 1, 2024
  • Deadline: Jul 14, 2024
  • Work Location: Mexico
  • Expected Duration: 6 months (11/07/24-11/01/25)

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist in coordinating the Civic Space Unit.
  • Handle and process complaints received by the Office and support emergency responses.
  • Systematize information on human rights violations.
  • Plan missions or meetings related to human rights monitoring.
  • Monitor media on related topics.
  • Draft communications and various documents on the specified thematic areas
  • Support other tasks necessary to achieve OHCHR goals.

 

Qualifications/Special Skills:

  • Applicants must be Master’s students in social sciences (law, sociology, international relations, political science, etc.) or
  • Final-year undergraduate student in social sciences or
  • Recent graduate (within the last year) in social sciences.
  • Knowledge of human rights, particularly freedom of expression, human rights defenders, and journalists
  • Basic knowledge of serious human rights violations in the country
  • Experience in handling human rights cases/complaints.
  • Ability to work in a team and own excellent research, synthesis, writing, and proofreading skills
  • Proficiency in Excel or other database programs

 

Languages:

  • Spanish is the working language at OHCHR Mexico and is required.

 

Important Notes:

  • The United Nations does not financially remunerate interns.
  • Interns are responsible for their travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses or the responsibility of their sponsoring institution.
  • Non-citizens or permanent residents may need appropriate visas and work authorizations. Successful candidates should discuss visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
  • The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process.

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8. Human Rights Affairs Internship

  • Job ID: 236883
  • Network: Political, Peace, and Humanitarian
  • Category: Internship, I-1
  • Location: Geneva
  • Office: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
  • Posted: June 17, 2024
  • Deadline: July 17, 2024
  • Work Location: In-person and remote options, adjustable per the candidate’s request.
  • Duration: 3 to 6 months

 

Duties and Responsibilities:
The internship supports the Human Rights Treaties Branch (HRTB) in monitoring international human rights treaties. Tasks may include:

  • Preparing country and legal analyses
  • Conducting research and drafting reports on treaty body jurisprudence
  • Assisting with individual communications and inter-state submissions
  • Supporting Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) country visits
  • Taking notes and preparing documentation for sessions
  • Contributing to outreach, training exercises, and capacity-building activities
  • Assisting with project proposals and other duties as required

 

Qualifications:

  • Applicants must graduate or enroll in a graduate program (Master’s or Bachelor’s in final year) in law, international relations, social sciences, political science, or related fields.
  • No professional work experience is required.

 

Languages:

  • Fluency in English or French is required; knowledge of the other is an asset. Additional UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish) are advantageous.

 

Additional Information:

  • The UN does not pay interns.
  • The intern is responsible for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses.
  • UN does not charge any fees at any recruitment stage.

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Overview

  • Title: UN Internship Opportunities for 2024
  • Field: Various Fields
  • Gender: Both
  • Closing Date: Jan 01, 1970