Human Rights Intern
Gefunden in: Talent CH C2 - vor 2 Wochen
Who are we?
The United Kingdom Mission to the United Nations in Geneva represents the interests and policies of the UK at the UN and is recruiting a highly motivated and skilled Human Rights Intern.
The UK Mission in Geneva prioritises dignity and respect at work. We value respect, inclusiveness, empowerment, teamwork and kindness.
Main purpose of job:
To assist the UK Human Rights Team at the UK Mission in Geneva with attending and reporting from meetings of the UN Human Rights Council, the Universal Periodic Review and the human rights treaty bodies, and to provide administrative and policy support.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to participate in the UK Mission’s human rights work as an integral part of the UK delegation, under the guidance of senior staff. The internship will offer a chance to learn about the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and about working on human rights issues in an international context. The work will be focused on the UN Human Rights Council (HRC), the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) and the UN treaty bodies. The selected intern will mainly attend human rights meetings at the UN, draft reports from meetings, assist with research and summaries of reports, and participate in organising events. A supervisor will guide the intern and provide on-the-job training.
Roles and responsibilities:
Attending and taking accurate and accessible records of official meetings of the Human Rights Council, the Universal Periodic Review, human rights treaty bodies, as well as other meetings at the UN, and drafting reports from such meetings. Administrative & policy support to the Human Rights Team. Assisting with the organisation of events and meetings. Research and analytical work, preparing background information. Essential qualifications, skills and experience 1Our Ideal Candidate Shows:
Fluent written and spoken English (C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages); Degree in Human Rights, International Law, Diplomacy, International Relations, Political Science, or other relevant discipline; Prior relevant internship or work experience (Human Rights, International organisations, NGO’s or UN); Strong interest in working in the human rights field and the UN; Previous experience in drafting and reporting; Very good computer skills (Microsoft Office Word and Outlook); The successful candidate needs to be highly motivated, flexible and a great team player; Excellent skills in communication, and personal organisation (time management); Willingness to undergo a mandatory security check. Desirable qualifications, skills and experience 1Nice to have:
A master’s degree in one of the aforementioned disciplines would be an advantage; Experience of working in a small team. Required behaviours 1 Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together Application deadline 1 12 May 2024 Grade 1 Internship Type of Position 1 Full-time, Intern Working hours per week 1 40 Region 1 Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia Country/Territory 1 Switzerland Location (City) 1 UK Mission to the Office of the United Nations, Geneva Type of Post 1 UK Delegation Number of vacancies 1 1 Salary Currency 1 CHF Stipend / Allowance 1 1450 Start Date 1 12 August 2024 Other benefits and conditions of employment 1The UK Mission will offer the intern a monthly training allowance of 1,450 CHF. Please note that interns will need to arrange and pay for their own travel and accommodation, as well as any other living costs and are subject to Swiss taxes. This internship will be for a period of 11 months.
All applicants should have permission to live and work in Switzerland.
Applicants that have the right to live and work in Geneva and don’t require a visa sponsorship are: Nationals from United Kingdom, European Union and EFTA, along with Nationals of: Brunei Darussalam, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Principality of Andorra, Principality of Monaco, San Marino, Singapore and Vatican – these applicants are eligible to live and work in Switzerland as long as holding a full passport valid for at least 12 months.
All other applicants need to have permission to live and work in Switzerland.
Where applicable, we encourage successful applicants to obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) prior to entering Switzerland.
The Mission offers a contribution to the payment of travel insurance for the duration of internship, in place of Private Swiss Health Insurance that includes health & accident cover for all interns.
The final appointment and commencement of internship will be dependent upon successful security clearance.
Learning and development opportunities:
The UK Mission Geneva attaches great importance to the learning and development of its staff, with both formal and informal training and development opportunities available for all employees, in line with a personalised development plan. This learning and development offer is facilitated by the Mission’s L&D Committee, and supported by the L&D Champion.
This is a great opportunity to ‘learn on the job’, quickly being given responsibility for significant areas of activity, and having close supervision and guidance as necessary. There are some ‘all staff’ learning and development opportunities, as well being able to take part of wider UK Mission corporate activities.
There are also resources available for interns to undertake Learning and Development opportunities.
-
Human Rights Affairs
Gefunden in: beBee S CH - vor 1 Tag
Geneva, Schweiz OHCHR - Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights VollzeitWork Location This internship is designed to be in person and remote but can be adjusted based on request by the successful candidate. Expected duration from 3 to 6 months Duties and Responsibilities This announcement broadcasts international internship assignments with the Human Rights Treaties Branch (HRTB). As established by the United...
-
Coordinator, UN Advocacy
Gefunden in: Talent CH C2 - vor 2 Wochen
Geneva, Schweiz Human Rights Watch VollzeitFULL-TIME JOB VACANCYCOORDINATOR, UN ADVOCACYAdvocacy DepartmentGeneva OfficeApplication Deadline: 12 May 2024The Advocacy Department of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking a Coordinator to provide research, advocacy and administrative assistance to the United Nations Advocacy team. This is a full-time position based in the Geneva office that reports to the...
-
Legal Unit Intern
Gefunden in: beBee S CH - vor 4 Wochen
Geneva, Schweiz Switzerland for UNHCR Foundation VollzeitTerms of Reference UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is offering a full-time internship with the Legal Unit within the Protection Policy and Legal Advice (PPLA) Section of the Division of International Protection (DIP) at UNHCR HQ in Geneva, Switzerland.UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and...
-
Diversity & Inclusion Intern
Gefunden in: Talent CH C2 - vor 2 Wochen
Geneva, Schweiz MSC CRUISES VollzeitJOB PURPOSE MSC Cruises is seeking a dynamic and proactive intern to support our Head of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) in various initiatives, including the pursuit of D&I ISO certification and other related projects. The intern will work closely with the D&I team to develop, implement, and assess strategies that foster an inclusive environment for both...
-
Visual Assets Database Intern
Gefunden in: Talent CH C2 - vor 2 Wochen
Geneva, Schweiz Michelangelo Foundation VollzeitTitle: Visual assets database Intern Type of contract: Internship Dates: 1 May – 30 October Location: Geneva Line Manager: Content and Image Manager Position summary The main responsibility of the Visual assets database Intern is to assist the Visual asset coordinator in different tasks. Ensure that the Image library of the...
-
Partnerships Intern
Gefunden in: beBee S CH - vor 1 Woche
Geneva, Schweiz UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services VollzeitBackground Information - Job-specific ------------------------------------- The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Mandated as a central resource of the United...
-
Intern, Data Analytics
Gefunden in: beBee S CH - vor 4 Wochen
Geneva, Schweiz Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Secretariat VollzeitPosition title:Internship, Data Analytics Location:Geneva Purpose of the position:This role has responsibility for delivering analytics capabilities and foster a data/fact driven oriented culture contributing to Gavi’s mission. Department: Public Engagement and Information Services Team:Knowledge Management & Technology Solutions Reports to:Data Analytics...
-
Intellectual Property
Gefunden in: Talent CH C2 - vor 2 Wochen
Geneva, Schweiz CHANEL VollzeitDescription de l'emploi We are actively looking for an intern for our Intellectual Property department for a period of 6 months. The IP Intern will handle clearance, protection and enforcement of international trademark, design and domain name portfolio in diverse range of jurisdictions including Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Russia (and other former CIS...
-
Associate Human Resources Officer – P2
Gefunden in: beBee S CH - vor 1 Woche
Geneva, Schweiz United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Vollzeittendersglobal.net JOB DESCRIPTION Organizational Setting and Reporting: This position is located in the Human Resources Unit, under the Division for Operations, in Geneva, Switzerland. Remuneration: In accordance with the UN Rules and Regulations. Depending on professional background and experience, the Executive Director reserves the right to...
-
Legal Intern
Gefunden in: beBee S CH - vor 1 Woche
Geneva, Schweiz Médecins Sans Frontières Ärzte ohne Grenzen Vollzeit6 months (renewable once) This internship is part of an academic training program, a professional training program or a socio-professional integration program, and must meet the conditions set by the Conseil de surveillance du marché de l'emploi (CSME). Context Médecins Sans Frontières is an independent, international medical and humanitarian organization...
-
Economic Affairs Intern
Gefunden in: beBee S CH - vor 4 Wochen
Geneva, Schweiz UNCTAD - United Nations Conference on Trade and Development VollzeitWork Location Geneva for in-person internships - Home for remote internships Expected duration 8 April - 5 July 2024 Duties and Responsibilities The position is in the United Nations Conference for Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The Internship Programme is unpaid and full-time, i.e., an intern is expected to work five days per week (40 hours)....
-
Data Analyst Intern
Gefunden in: beBee S CH - vor 4 Wochen
Geneve, Geneva, Schweiz L'Occitane (Suisse) SA VollzeitThe L'OCCITANE Group is a global, natural and organic ingredient-based cosmetics and well-being products maker, producer and retailer. The Group is built on strong values of entrepreneurship, team work, respect and authenticity. It is committed to developing products that are environmentally friendly and sustainable. The Group has eight brands :...
-
Sustainability Europe Intern
Gefunden in: beBee S CH - vor 4 Wochen
Geneve, Geneva, Schweiz L'Occitane (Suisse) SA VollzeitThe L'OCCITANE Group is a global, natural and organic ingredient-based cosmetics and well-being products maker, producer and retailer. The Group is built on strong values of entrepreneurship, team work, respect and authenticity. It is committed to developing products that are environmentally friendly and sustainable. The Group has eight brands: L'OCCITANE en...
-
Helpdesk Intern
Gefunden in: beBee S CH - vor 4 Wochen
Geneva, Schweiz SonarSource SA VollzeitWhy you will love it here• We value a safe work culture - founded in respect, kindness, and the right to fail.• We hire great people - we value communication skills as much as technical prowess and we strive to create a work environment that allows for everyone to succeed and feel empowered to do their best work. Our 500+ SonarSourcers from 35 different...
-
Supply Chain Performance Intern
Gefunden in: Talent CH C2 - Vor 2 Tagen
Geneva, Schweiz Richemont VollzeitHow will you make an impact? HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT? You will work within Group Supply Chain team to shape the future Supply Chain performance dashboards, interact with the Richemont Maisons to design the performance indicators, and then develop the new solution (GCP/Power BI platform). You will also prepare the training material, validate the...
-
Intern Marketing
Gefunden in: Talent CH C2 - vor 2 Wochen
Geneva, Schweiz Rothschild & Co VollzeitAbout Us Rothschild & Co is a leading global financial services group with seven generations of family control and a history of over 200 years at the centre of the world's financial markets. Our expertise, intellectual capital and global network enable us to provide a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients, communities...
-
Humanitarian Surge Deployment Analyst, Humanitarian Response Division
Gefunden in: beBee S CH - vor 3 Wochen
Geneva, Schweiz United Nations Population Fund Vollzeittendersglobal.net The Position: The Humanitarian Surge Deployment Analyst post is in the Surge Team of the Administration and Management Support Unit, of the Humanitarian Response Division (HRD), based in Geneva. The Humanitarian Surge Deployment Analyst, under the guidance of the Emergency Response Surge Specialist supports and ensures effective and...
-
Economic and environmental engineering Intern
Gefunden in: beBee S CH - vor 3 Wochen
Geneva, Schweiz UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme VollzeitWork Location Geneva Expected duration 6 months Duties and Responsibilities The Economic and Trade Policy Unit conducts research and provides capacity building support and advisory services to enable the transition to inclusive and green economies. Located within the UN Environment Programme Industry and Economy Division, the Resources and...
-
Economic and environmental engineering Intern
Gefunden in: beBee S CH - vor 4 Wochen
Geneva, Schweiz UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme VollzeitWork Location Geneva Expected duration 6 months Duties and Responsibilities The Economic and Trade Policy Unit conducts research and provides capacity building support and advisory services to enable the transition to inclusive and green economies. Located within the UN Environment Programme Industry and Economy Division, the Resources and...
-
Economic and environmental engineering Intern
Gefunden in: beBee S CH - vor 2 Wochen
Geneva, Schweiz United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Vollzeittendersglobal.net JOB DESCRIPTION Work Location Geneva Expected duration 6 months Duties and Responsibilities The Economic and Trade Policy Unit conducts research and provides capacity building support and advisory services to enable the transition to inclusive and green economies. Located within the UN Environment Programme Industry and Economy...
