INTERN - HUMAN RIGHTS, I (Temporary Job Opening)

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

岗位领域：行政人力 工作性质：实习

学历要求：本科及以上 岗位职级：其他

工作地点：New York 截止日期：31 August , 2023

岗位信息网址：?id=210744&Lang=en-US

职位描述

Org. Setting and Reporting

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is the Secretariat Department responsible for strengthening international human rights mechanisms; Enhancing equality and countering discrimination; Combating impunity and strengthening accountability and the rule of law; Integrating human rights in development and in the economic sphere; Widening the democratic space; and Early warning and protection of human rights in situations of conflict, violence and insecurity.

This announcement broadcasts international internship assignment located with the OHCHR New York Office. OHCHR-New York represents the High Commissioner for Human Rights at the United Nations headquarters (UNHQ) and ensures the effective integration of the norms, standards, methodologies, policies and mechanisms of the United Nations human rights system in the work of the New York-based inter-governmental organs, interdepartmental bodies, policy development processes, operational oversight activities and public information initiatives. The OHCHR New York Office comprises the Equality, Discrimination and Rule of Law Section (EDRS); the Inter-governmental Affairs, Communication and Outreach Support Section (ICOS); Prevention and Sustaining Peace Section (PSPS), the Peace Mission Support Section (PMSS) and the Front Office. Based in New York, United States of America, under the overall leadership of the High Commissioner, the intern reports to the respective Chief of Section or Human Rights Officer in the area of assignment. This internship will be offered for an initial period of two (2) months, renewable for a combined period of six (6) months, upon further approval by the supervisor, with a commencement date ranging/starting from 1 July 2023 to 31 December 2023.

In the context of the COVID 19 pandemic, interns may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. The work hours during the internship shall be determined based on individual discussion between the intern and the supervisor(s) taking into consideration the minimum requirements of the Organization and the time difference between the hosting office and the location of the intern. This internship is an UNPAID and full-time engagement that provides a framework through which students from diverse academic backgrounds gain exposure to the work of the United Nations by way of their service within Secretariat entities. Applicants should have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations with a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter, and have the demonstrated ability to successfully interact with

individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs - which includes willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. THE UNITED NATIONS IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE AND WELCOMES APPLICANTS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MIGRANTS AND/OR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. APPLICANTS SHOULD INDICATE THEIR PRESENT MATRICULATION STATUS AND PERIOD OF AVAILABILITY IN THE APPLICATION COVER LETTER.

Responsibilities

The intern shall support OHCHR in fulfilling its mission: to work for the protection of all human rights for all people; to help empower people to realize their rights; and to assist those responsible for upholding such rights in ensuring that they are implemented.

Daily responsibilities of Public Information interns will depend on the individual's background and duties may include but are not limited to researching current human rights issues to aid media and public information outreach and, in particular, the intern may: Conduct media monitoring and compiling daily media clippings of news coverage of the work of the Office, the Treaty Bodies and Special Rapporteurs; Help with preparation of material for press conferences; Assist with setting up and running events; Research and assist with providing material for a range of media platforms; Assist in researching material for speeches; Perform other related duties requested by the supervisor, as appropriate.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional

competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting

commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather

than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;

Remains calm in stressful situations.

COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly

interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and

exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to

match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people

informed.

TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;

solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others;

places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group

decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for

team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients"

and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintais productive

partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and

matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the

clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of

progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

To qualify for the United Nations Secretariat internship programme applicants must, at the

time of their submission, be enrolled in the final academic year of a first-level university

degree programme (i.e. Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree); be enrolled in a

graduate school programme (i.e. Master's degree or equivalent degree, or higher) or have

completed an aforementioned academic degree, preferably in the area of law, political

science, international relations, social sciences or a related field, AND, if selected, must

commence the internship on the date indicated on the acceptance letter.

Work Experience

No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this

internship fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official

language would be an advantage (i.e. French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).

Special Notice

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. For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or not currently in the United States on a non-immigrant visa status will be required to obtain a G-4 visa. If already in the United States of America on another non-immigrant visa status other than G-4, interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and if required, employment authorization, allowing them to undertake the internship.

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