Interns - Rights of Older Persons

UN Secretariat; Genf; On-site; CHF 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The UN Secretariat in Geneva offers a six-month internship in the OHCHR Older Persons Unit. The intern will assist with research, report drafting, and the creation of advocacy materials as part of a dynamic team.

Applicants should be graduate students (Master’s or final year of Bachelor's) in economics, law, political science, international relations or related fields, with fluent English. Knowledge of another UN official language is a plus; strong writing and social media content skills are

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate program (Master's degree or equivalent) or final year of a Bachelor's.
• Preferred fields include economics, law, political science, international relations or related social sciences.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on topics related to the rights of older persons.
• Draft reports, briefs, infographics, and other written materials.
• Support meetings, seminars and workshops with background materials and summaries.
• Assist in conceptualizing and writing projects and initiatives; support capacity-building activities.
• Create content for social media posts and newsletters to boost outreach and advocacy.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Social media content

Graphic design

Layout

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Final year of Bachelor's degree

Job description

Organizational context:

This internship is within the Equality and Non-Discrimination Branch, Thematic and Special Procedures Division of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva. The role supports the Older Persons Unit, reporting to a Human Rights Officer. The internship is for a duration of six months.

Job purpose:

The purpose of this internship is to provide support to the Older Persons Unit within the OHCHR. The intern will assist the team in various critical functions, including drafting reports, preparing communication materials, fostering partnerships, and engaging in advocacy efforts related to the rights of older persons. This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in human rights work at an international level, contributing directly to the unit's objectives and the broader mandate of the OHCHR. The intern will be involved in research, analysis, and the development of initiatives aimed at promoting and protecting the rights of older individuals globally.

Responsibilities:

The intern will conduct research and analysis on assigned topics related to the rights of older persons. Responsibilities include supporting meetings, seminars, and workshops by preparing background materials, taking notes, and summarizing discussions. The intern will also assist in the conceptualization and writing of projects and initiatives, and support the design and organization of capacity-building training and workshops. Furthermore, the role involves drafting human rights briefs, infographics, and other written materials, as well as creating content for social media posts and newsletters to enhance outreach and advocacy efforts.

Education:

Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school program (Master's degree or equivalent) or the final year of a Bachelor's degree program. Preferred fields of study include economics, law, political science, international relations, or related social sciences. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.

Work experience:

No specific work experience is explicitly required for this internship. However, strong research and writing skills are essential. Experience or demonstrated ability in social media content creation, graphic design, layout, and publications is considered desirable.

Skills:

Strong research and writing skills. Ability in social media content creation, graphic design, layout, and publications is desirable. Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.