The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) offers a six-month internship in Geneva, Switzerland, focusing on the rights of older persons. Interns will support human rights research, report writing, advocacy, communications and partnership development. Nigerian and other African applicants who meet the academic requirements can apply. However, the internship is unpaid, and successful applicants must cover their own living and travel expenses.
Job Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) |
| Position | Intern, Rights of Older Persons |
| Location | Geneva, Switzerland |
| Work Mode | In-person |
| Contract Type | Internship |
| Duration | Six months |
| Education | Final-year bachelor’s student or eligible graduate student or graduate |
| Experience | No specific professional experience requirement stated |
| Language | Fluent English; additional UN languages are an advantage |
| Application Deadline | Not specified |
Responsibilities
The intern will:
- Conduct research and analysis on human rights issues affecting older persons.
- Assist with drafting reports, human rights briefs and other written materials.
- Support meetings, seminars and workshops by preparing background documents, invitations and summaries.
- Help develop projects and initiatives related to the rights of older persons.
- Support the planning and delivery of training sessions and capacity-building workshops.
- Prepare communication materials, infographics, newsletters and social media content.
- Assist with partnership development and advocacy activities.
Requirements
- Education: Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed a master’s degree or higher, or be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a bachelor’s degree.
- Relevant fields: Economics, law, political science, international relations, social sciences or a related discipline.
- Research and writing: Strong research, analysis and writing skills are required.
- Communication skills: Ability to support advocacy, prepare communication materials and contribute to reports.
- Additional advantages: Experience or skills in social media content creation, graphic design, publication layout and document preparation.
- Language: Fluent spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language, including French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish, is an advantage.
How to Apply
Visit the official UN Careers website and search for Interns, Rights of Older Persons, OHCHR, Geneva. Locate the official vacancy notice and follow its application instructions.
Ensure that your application clearly presents your academic background, research and writing skills, relevant experience and interest in the rights of older persons.
Important: This internship is unpaid. Interns are responsible for travel, accommodation, living expenses and any required visa or work authorization. The United Nations does not charge applicants recruitment or application fees.
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