UPR Info is currently recruiting an Intern within the Stakeholders Engagement Programme. Internships are vital to UPR Info and we strive to provide a unique learning experience that fully engages interns in meaningful work. Reporting to the Programme Manager, interns at UPR Infoare given significant responsibilities, including tasks to perform both independently and in cooperation with other team members.
Responsibilities
The internship will include, but will not be limited to the following tasks:
- Conducting research and analysis on how the Universal Periodic Review contributes in advancing human rights
- Preparing visuals for Programme activities, including flyers for events and social media campaigns
- Producing press releases or news articles on Programme activities, including interviewing HRDs.
- Assisting in keeping up-to-date UPR Info’s website; uploading documents; reviewing our database of recommendations; translating pages into English, French and/or Spanish;
In addition, the intern will monitor and report on the UPR Working Group and the Human Rights Council, and UPR Info’s Pre-sessions.
Profile Requirements
To be considered for an internship at UPR Info*,* the applicant must meet the following requirements:
- Enrolled in a bachelor’s or graduate programme (second university degree or Master's degree, or higher), at the time of application in one of the following fields: human rights, international relations, international law, or international development;
- Valid Swiss permit for the internship’s period.
- Interest in international human rights mechanisms, the United Nations system, and the Universal Periodic Review (related experience would be an asset);
- Skills in graphic design and video editing will be an asset
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent IT skills including a good command of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- strong interest and experience in social media communications;
- experience in event coordination and logistics;
- native proficiency in oral and written English or French (with good working knowledge of the other). Written knowledge of other UN languages is a strong asset, especially Spanish; and
- able to work well in a team and adapt to an international working environment.
How to apply
Interested candidates who meet the profile requirements can apply using Jotform. Please include your CV (2 pages maximum) and cover letter (1 page maximum) in PDF format. The application process will close on Friday, 2 December at 17h, and applications received after this time will not be considered. Only applicants selected for a virtual interview will be contacted.
Please note that only applicants who are enrolled in a post-secondary degree program for the duration of the internship will be considered.
This internship is based in Geneva and is full time for a period of approximately 6 months from January-July 2022. As the proud initiator of the We Pay Our Interns initiative, UPR Infowill provide a stipend for the duration of the internship.