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What is that brings more than a hundred young students from all over the world to gather in Rome and spend four days intensively working together? Surely the hope to gain professional skills and access to useful networks, but I think that there is something more that connects all the participants of the International Careers Festival: the idea that we can all learn something from each other, and that our diversity will bring us new ideas and perspectives. We are all human beings, different but so similar to each other, and we know that we all deserve mutual trust and respect. I could bet that all the participants of this extraordinary festival have this same belief, and that’s why so many activities and projects are focused on the topic of Human Rights. Indeed, many of the students have chosen to participate in the International Careers Course or in the Model United Nations to simulate the work of those figures who promote and protect Human Rights, like diplomats, NGOs, and major representative institutions.
Professionals from a wide range of institutions have come to the festival each day, and have been a source of great inspiration; for instance, Giulia Pirozzi, the Individual Activism Officer of Amnesty International Italia. Her experience and success in the field of international cooperation and Human Rights have allowed her to give precious advice both to the International Careers Course participants and to the MUN members. During our interview she has indeed called for more dialogue between various international institutions, and has encouraged the MUN members to develop this aspect in their simulation, to produce a concrete change in the future.
Human Rights are frequently endangered in conflict situations, and for this reason the institutions responsible of handling crisis and conducting military operations must commit to the protection of civil population in these scenarios. Doctor Guillaume Lasconjarias, researcher at the NATO Defense College, has explained that not only NATO is committed to the avoidance of any civilian victim, but is also actively promoting the well being of communities endangered by the war: the Cultural Protection Programs focuses exactly on the preservation of civil heritage and cultural properties, to guarantee that, after the end of conflicts, civilians still have places where to reconnect to their historical and social background.
All the students that participate to the Rome Model United Nations consider the protection and promotion of human rights as an essential feature of the UN, but the ones who are part of the UNHCR committee are especially aware of their importance, since refugees are too often stripped of their liberties, and may suffer terrible abuses. The Italian student Flavia Minelli has chosen to take part in the UNHCR simulation since, as she told us, refugees and displaced people don’t have any kind of representation, and they rely entirely on international organizations. The only way to address the issue is therefore a joint effort between NGOs, governments, and supranational organization like the UN.
In a world where diversity is frequently linked with prejudice and discrimination, the awareness and commitment of these young people are more important than ever. That’s why projects as the International Careers Festival are so significant: they reunite all these young adults, so that they can be inspired by each other, exchange ideas and approaches, and continue their lives even more prepared and motivated. As Malala Yousafzai used to say: “One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world”.
Teresa Trallori
Team 5 - Press Game
Interested in migration, human rights and social research? apply to this position with Impact Initiative!
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Organization: IMPACT Initiatives is a humanitarian think tank, based in Geneva, Switzerland. The organisation manages several initiatives, including the REACH Initiative, which was created in 2010 to facilitate the development of information tools and products that enhance the capacity of aid actors to make evidence - based decisions in emergency, recovery and development contexts. The IMPACT team comprises specialists in data collection, management and analysis, GIS and remote - sensing
Duty Station: Palermo
Deadline:02/02/2018
When: 12th February 2018
open to: individuals with possesing requirements
Job description: Reporting to the Field Manager in Palermo, the Data collector will be responsible for the implementation of REACH’s data collection in the field. The role will entail going to migrant reception centres and interviewing child and youth migrants on the basis of predefined questionnaires. Interviews may take the form of one-by-one questionnaires on mobile phone devices (provided). Extensive training on these data collection methods will be provided, however, after initial supervision and guidance, prospective candidates must feel confident to go to migrant centres alone. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, as data collectors will be required to approach children and teenagers for interview who may be in a very tense environment. For this reason, preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate previous experience of working with children and/or teenagers in difficult environments. Further, the role requires solid negotiation skills in negotiating access and maintaining good working relationships with reception centre authorities (data collectors will be supported in gaining formal authorisation to enter the centres). The office of the organisation will be located in Palermo, Italy, however, Data collectors are required to be available for quick deployment all over Sicily. As such, Data collectors should be available to travel upon request; any car travel will be reimbursed.
The Data collector will be responsible for:
1) Primary data collection
- Conduct face to face interviews with children/youth in reception centres
- Ensure anonymity of respondents and develop relationship of trust and safe space during data collection exercise with respondents
- Accurate recording of data collected
- Provide daily feedback to the Field Manager regarding any challenges faced during data collection (incl. tool development, stakeholder and respondent management)
- Ensure prompt transcript of the notes and accuracy of the data collected
- Be available to follow up on missing/incongruent information, as required
2) Representation of the organisation
- Liaise and maintain good relationships with the management of migration centres to ensure access
- Develop good relationships with members of the migrant community
Qualification:
Required:
- Working knowledge of Italian
- Fluency in at least two of the following languages: English, French, Arabic.
- Strong representation and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Previous experience working with children/teenagers
- Ability to operate in a cross - cultural environment requiring flexibility
- Drivers licence and confidence to drive alone in the city & countryside
- Availability to travel across Sicily on a regular basis
- Ability to work independently and confidence to go alone to migrant reception centres
- Computer literacy to be able to work on smart phone based data collection applications
- Valid work permit
Desirable:
- Demonstrated interest in quantitative and/or qualitative research skills
- Previous work experience in migration, ideally, in the refugee crisis response either as part of an NGO
or volunteer
- Previous work experience in counselling and education projects with children
Application process: Send in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references in English to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The reference "Ref: 18/ITA/RDT1" should be indiciated in the mail subject line
Further information: Data collectors should be available to travel upon request; any car travel will be reimbursed.
The selected candidate will be legally contracted by IMPACT in-country implementing partner
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L’Università UCAM offre il Master's in Business Administration, il Master’s in European Union Studies and Human Rights e il Bachelor in Business Administration, programmi interamente in inglese e con pratica in Aziende ed Istituzioni Internazionali
La Spagna è al terzo posto tra i paesi europei per maggior numero di studenti stranieri grazie ad un sistema universitario di alta qualità.
I titoli ottenuti in Spagna, oltre ad essere riconosciuti in Europa, hanno un valore importante per i mercati emergenti dell’America Latina ma anche per gli Stati Uniti, la Russia, l’India e la Cina.
La UCAM, Università Cattolica di Murcia, si caratterizza per un’alta qualità formativa, un’attenzione personalizzata allo studente ed un forte legame con il mondo del lavoro.
L’Università Cattolica di Murcia, offre 54 Master e 30 corsi di Laurea, in inglese e spagnolo.
Tra i Master e corsi di Laurea in lingua inglese, i seguenti sono particolarmente indicati per chi vuole intraprendere una carriera internazionale: MBA - Master's in Business Administration, Master’s in European Union Studies and Human Rights, e, per gli studenti non laureati, il Bachelor in Business Administration.
MBA - Master's of Business Administration
Il Full-time MBA - Master in Business Administration - della UCAM è stato strutturato per sviluppare il potenziale di leadership dei partecipanti, dando loro una prospettiva globale, preparandoli, con un approccio basato su situazioni reali, ad un mercato del lavoro in continuo cambiamento.
Il programma, interamente impartito in inglese e della durata di un anno, è stato ideato per offrire una solida preparazione nell’amministrazione di impresa. Il Full-time MBA offre 360 ore di lezione, un minimo di 150 ore di tirocinio in aziende nazionali ed internazionali e 990 ore di lavoro pratico, individuale o di gruppo.
Questo MBA offre ai laureati provenienti da diversi background accademici - giurisprudenza, comunicazione, ingegneria, arte e salute, solo per citarne alcuni - la possibilità di sviluppare ulteriormente la loro carriera professionale.
Il Master, infatti, prepara gli studenti ad avviare un'attività in proprio come imprenditori, lavorare come
amministratori d’impresa, economisti, amministratori di progetto ed esperti in risorse umane, o a ricoprire qualsiasi altra posizione manageriale in un'azienda.
Per raggiungere questo obiettivo, il corpo docente è composto sia da accademici che da dirigenti di imprese che sanno assistere gli studenti nello sviluppo delle loro conoscenze nel campo del business.
Con un totale di 60 CFU, il MBA è un Master ufficiale riconosciuto in tutta Europa ed offre accesso diretto ai programmi di dottorato offerti dall’Università.
Può accedere al Master chiunque sia interessato ad internazionalizzare il proprio curriculum, e a migliorare le proprie prospettive di carriera internazionale. Per accedere è necessario avere una Laurea Triennale o Magistrale, in qualsiasi settore, e la conoscenza della lingua inglese a livello B2.
Le iscrizioni sono già aperte. Selezioneremo un massimo di 25 studenti; il costo è di 8.900 €
Master’s in European Union Studies and Human Rights
Il Master’s in European Union Studies and Human Rights ha un approccio multidisciplinare che permette agli studenti di ottenere una conoscenza a 360 gradi dell'Unione Europea. Si tratta di un percorso che fornisce ai partecipanti la preparazione teorica e pratica per lavorare, tra gli altri, nelle Istituzioni europee, in Organizzazioni internazionali e nella gestione di progetti europei.
E’ un programma innovativo, il cui corpo docente include accademici di alto livello specializzati nei diversi ambiti dell’Unione Europea e professionisti impegnati in Istituzioni internazionali.
Il corso, della durata di un anno, prevede un periodo di tirocinio in aziende o Istituzioni della durata minima di 250 ore. Durante il Master, inoltre, gli studenti potranno avere la possibilità di visitare le Istituzioni europee a Bruxelles.
Può accedere al Master chiunque sia interessato ad approfondire gli studi sull’Unione Europea e i diritti umani, a internazionalizzare il proprio curriculum, e a migliorare le proprie prospettive di carriera internazionale.
Le iscrizioni sono già aperte. Selezioneremo un massimo di 25 studenti; il costo del corso è di 5.800 €
Bachelor in Business Administration
Il corso di Laurea in Business Administration, della durata di 4 anni (240 ECTS), è impartito in inglese ed è ideato per offrire una solida preparazione nell’amministrazione di impresa.
Questa Laurea è diretta a studenti che vogliono sviluppare una carriera nel management di aziende nazionali ed internazionali. Il corso è stato strutturato per sviluppare il potenziale di leadership dei partecipanti, dando loro una prospettiva globale, preparandoli, con un approccio basato su situazioni pratiche e reali, ad un mercato del lavoro in continuo cambiamento.
Gli studenti avranno modo di fare pratica in azienda, acquisendo così, da subito, un’esperienza di lavoro internazionale.
Le classi con un ridotto numero di studenti, provenienti da diverse parti del mondo, permette di massimizzare l’attenzione personalizzata per ogni alunno.
Inoltre, studiando in inglese in un contesto spagnolo, gli studenti hanno modo di perfezionare allo stesso tempo due delle lingue più parlate al mondo.
Gli studenti potranno anche accedere al programma Erasmus o aderire ad altri programmi di scambio con importanti università in Europa e nel mondo.
Una scelta molto valida, quindi, soprattutto se si considera che secondo il consorzio europeo U-Multirank (Ranking mondiale di università), la facoltà di Economia della UCAM è la prima in Spagna per esperienza educativa globale, qualità dei corsi e dell’insegnamento.
Il costo è di 6.000 euro l’anno
Per i Master e corsi di Laurea, i servizi di Orientamento al Lavoro della UCAM sono a disposizione degli studenti, questi comprendono il SOIL – “Orientation and Work Placement Service”, il “Portal de Empleo”, il portale del lavoro dell’Università e la rete di impiego Erasmus, un servizio che promuove l’occupazione degli studenti internazionali nelle migliori aziende in tutta la Spagna.
Guarda la testimonianza di alcuni dei nostri studenti italiani:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB-G0MA3LgM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVzoVIxtCg8
Link utili:
Pagine web: in Spagnolo e in Inglese
Gli altri Master in inglese della UCAM sono:
Master's MBA Sports Management
Master's High Performance Sport: Strength and Conditioning
Master's Innovation and Tourism Marketing
Master´s in Hospitality Management
Master's in Oral Surgery and Implant Dentistry
Master's Master in Bilingual Education
Gli altri Corsi di Laurea in inglese della UCAM sono:
Bachelor's Physical Activity and Sport Sciences
Contatti utili:
UCAM - Università Cattolica di Murcia
Campus de los Jerónimos, Nº 135
Guadalupe 30107 (Murcia) - Spagna
Telefono: +34 968278724
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Do you aim to work to promote critical research that theorises and provides understanding of poverty in a global context? Apply now for the Comparative Research Programme on Poverty (CROP) and you will have the opportunity to work in an international environment as part of CROP's administrative Secretariat in Bergen!
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Organization: The Comparative Research Programme on Poverty (CROP) Secretariat is located at the University of Bergen and has been established to promote research that provides a deep understanding of poverty and its causes in a global context. In consultation with the CROP Scientific Committee, it is responsible for the effective development, implementation and evaluation of the Comparative Research Programme on Poverty. CROP has two institutional sponsors, the University of Bergen and the International Social Science Council (ISSC), and in 2009 the ISSC signed an agreement which incorporated CROP into the university's academic and administrative environment. Through projects, working groups and fellows, CROP’s Scientific Committee, emanates periodically publications, communications and events that helps researchers to understand the causes of poverty and how to defeat it
Duty Station: Bergen, Norway
Open to: College students
Timeframe: Internships are available throughout the year (except July and August), from 2 to 6 months
Deadline: March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1
Job Description: Successful candidates will take part to the Comparative Research Programme on Poverty hosted by the University of Bergen (UiB) and tasks performed by interns will vary according to the needs and ongoing projects of CROP. Ideally, interns will:
- create content for social media accounts (Twitter, YouTube)
- organise and attending meetings, workshops or conferences
- draft reports and general administrative documents
- research information for reports
- lead video and web editing
Qualification: Applicants should have the following qualifications
- be university students whose home institutions will give them credit for the time spent at CROP (for examples through the Erasmus+ programme)
- have a relevant educational background in Social Studies, Development Studies, Political Science, International Relations
- have excellent English language skills (spoken and written Level C1)
- knowledge of other languages is an advantage
Wage/Fees: Not provided
Application process: Candidates must send their cv and documents to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Useful Links:
Link at the call
Contact information:
CROP Secretariat,
P.O. Box 7800, 5020
Bergen, NORWAY.
Phone +47 55 58 97 44
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Are you interested in conflict issues, peace building, security, and human rights? Apply now for an internship at Fund for Peace a US non governmental organization
Organization: The Fund for Peace is an independent, nonpartisan, non-profit organization that works around the Globe in order to prevent violent conflict and to offer a wide range of initiatives focused on the central objective of promoting sustainable security through research, training and education, engagement of civil society, building bridges across diverse sectors, and developing innovative technologies and tools for policy makers. The mission is to create practical tools and approaches for conflict mitigation and to highlight the ability of a state to solve its own problems peacefully without an external military or administrative presence
Duty Station: Washington, D.C.
Open to/Destinatari: Current graduate or undergraduate student (or a recent graduate) seeking experience in the NGO sector and with all the qualifications
Timeframe: At least 3 months. According to organizations needs, it could be possible to extend internship period
Deadline: Fund for Peace offers internships in its Washington, D.C. headquarters every semester
Job description: Interns are given great responsibility to manage their own projects and conduct their own research, they offer significant responsibility and are provided with practical experience in the international relations field with excellent work experience and exposure to international and NGO communities.Intern responsibilities can include:
- conflict analysis
- researching and writing articles and reports
- assisting with editing and proofreading
- monitoring and updating essential country-specific data
- providing support to The Fund for Peace’s public events
- attending conferences and roundtables on behalf of The Fund for Peace
Qualifications:
- experience with or understanding of the Fund for Peace’s programmatic areas
- excellent written and oral communication skills
- solid organizational abilities
- individual initiative and flexibility
- strong research and computer skills
- a great sense of humor
Wage/fees: It depends on your work hours:
- Part-time - $125 per month
- Full-time - $250 per month
Application process: Apply for the Internship online here. Before applying, please ensure that you have read the guidelines here. The Fund for Peace staff is avaible to assist candidates during the Visa process
Useful links:
Contact information/ Contatti: Contact FFP on Facebook
1101 14th Street NW | Suite 1020 | Washington, D.C. 20005 | +1 202 223 7940
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Are you a graduated student willing to experience an in-depth analysis in the human rights field in the UK? The University of Sussex gives you this great opportunity: apply now and don’t miss it!
For further similar opportunities visit our section Education
Organization: The University of Sussex is a leading education and research institution near Brighton, in the south of England. Sussex university was founded in the 1960s and received its Royal Charter in 1961. Sussex is a leading research university, as reflected in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) which claimed that over 75 per cent of research activity at Sussex is categorised as world leading or internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour. The University of Sussex has over 14,000 students of which over a third are postgraduates. Furthermore, creative thinking, pedagogic variety, intellectual challenge and interdisciplinarity have always been fundamental values for Sussex education whose goal is to deliver teaching and learning programmes attractive to students from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and which deliver skills for life
Duty station: Falmer, near Brighton, in the South of England
Open to: International Students with required qualifications
Timeframe: The duration varies depending on whether a MPhil or a PhD is chosen. Generally:
- a MPhil lasts three years time if full time and four years time if part time. It goes less in depth than a PhD and the final degree title is Master of Philosophy
- a PhD lasts four years if full time and six years if part time
Deadline: Also the deadline varies depending on the period chosen for starting the degree and on the registration opening time which are three during the year:
- in December for the January session
- in April for the May session
- early September for the September session
Job description: Candidates will be involved in the human rights research field beyond a narrow legalistic approach also dealing with expert faculty and exploring how humans are socially embedded in wider processes of poverty, violence, identity, globalisation and the emergence of global forms of governance.
Candidates will also benefit from strong international networks within the university during their activities
Qualifications: Candidates must fulfill the following required qualifications:
- A Master degree in a discipline relevant to the Human Rights research area. Applicants should also submit an outline research proposal (four to five pages) indicating the nature, ambitions and primary questions of the research project
- IELTS 6.5 final score with not less than 6.0 in each section
- An upper second-class undergraduate honours degree or equivalent international qualification
Wage: Not specified
Application process: Candidates can apply for up to three postgraduate programmes. If applying for more than one degree, candidates must submit a research proposal specific to each area of study he or she applies for.
Candidates are required to submit the following documents for the application:
- Research proposal
- Undergraduate or Masters degree certificate (if available)
- Two academic references (one of the references must be from your most recent university)
- CV
If the undergraduate or Masters degree certificate is not written in English, candidates must submit a certified English translation of it. In case of being an international student applying for a science or engineering-based programme, candidates may need approval from the Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) to be accepted
Useful links:
Official website of Sussex University
Contacts information:
Research Student Administration Office
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+44 (0) 1273 876550
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Are you interested in the world of Human Rights? Do not miss the opportunity of an internship in Sanremo on the basic issues of law.
For other similar opportunities to visit the International Organizations section
Organization: IIHL, International Institute of Humanitarian Law, is a humanitarian organization recognized by the Minister of Foreign Affairs as an independent and non-profit institution . Established in 1970 with its headquarters in Villa Ormond in Sanremo, it has become a center of excellence in education and research, for the dissemination of international humanitarian law in all its aspects. The liaison office is based in Geneva - Switzerland. Institute's main activity is the promotion and development of international humanitarian law, human rights, refugee law, the rights of migrants and all related disciplines that are exhibited in a lot of activities: training, organization of conferences, seminars and roundtables, research and publications. The Institute works closely with the major international organizations with a humanitarian vocation such as UNESCO and NATO
Duty Station: Sanremo,Italy
Open to: Graduates with necessary qualifications
Timeframe: The duration of this internship should be at least of four months
Deadline: Open
Job description: The Institute offers prospective interns the opportunity of spending a period of time dedicated to the assistance in the preparation of its activities in particular about human and international right
Qualifications: Perfect candidates:
- graduates and post-graduates
-interested in the fields of international humanitarian law, human rights, refugee law, migration law, international relations and all related disciplines.
Wage/fees: Not specified
Application process: All those interested are kindly invited to send an updated CV and the application form (click here) duly filled to Mr. Gian Luca Beruto at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Useful links:
More information about Sanremo,city of flowers,are here
Contact information:
Villa Ormond
C.so Cavallotti 113 18038 Sanremo - Italy
Phone 1: +39 0184541848
Phone 2: +39 0184500420
Phone 3: +39 01841956065
Fax 1: + 39 0184541600
Fax 2: + 39 0184573982
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Are you interested in human rights issues? The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights offers graduate students internships throughout the year. Apply now!
Organization: OHCHR represents the world's commitment to universal ideals of human dignity. It has a unique mandate from the international community to promote and protect all human rights. The High Commissioner heads OHCHR and spearheads the United Nations' human rights efforts. OHCHR offers leadership, work objectively, educate and take action to empower individuals and assist States in upholding human rights
Duty Station: The internship programme may be offered at any duty station of the Secretariat designated as a family duty station
Open to: Graduate students in a field of work of United Nations
Timeframe: Two semesters in a year: January-June and July-December
Deadline: 30 April – Selection process: May/June
31 October – Selection process: November/December
Job description: This internship is intended to increase the intern's understanding of current human rights issues at the international level and give them an insight into the work of the United Nations and OHCHR in particular. Moreover, it provides OHCHR and the United Nations Human Rights mechanisms with the assistance and the contribution of outstanding young students or graduates. The relationship between the Organization and the intern is one of mutual benefit. Interns are assigned to an organizational unit of OHCHR according to the needs of the Office and their own areas of interest. They are involved in: researching human rights issues, drafting analytical papers and reports, providing substantive and technical servicing of meetings, backstopping fact-finding and technical cooperation activities as well as field operations and supporting other OHCHR activities, depending on the exigencies of the Office. As part of the internship programme, OHCHR endeavours to brief interns through a series of information sessions on human rights issues conducted by staff of the Office
Qualifications:
- One of the follow academic requirements: be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); if already graduated, must commence the internship, if selected, within a one-year period of graduation
- Study disciplines related to the work of the United Nations, e.g. International Law, Political Science, History, Social Sciences. Preference will be given to those, within these disciplines, who have specialized in human rights issues
- Have a good command of at least two of the six official languages of the United Nations, i.e. English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian and Chinese. Drafting ability in either English or French is required
Wage/fees: Interns are not remunerated. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions
Application process:
Applicants should submit the following documentation:
- A duly completed, stamped, dated and signed internship application form
- A list of courses taken, transcripts of grades or diplomas
- A written sample of research work or an abstract of academic papers (3-12 pages maximum)
- A proof of enrolment in graduate studies
- A proof of enrolment in a health insurance plan
Selected candidates are normally informed approximately one month before the starting date of the internship. Due to the large number of applicants, OHCHR is unable to inform unsuccessful candidates. Unsuccessful candidates may re-apply for following periods.
Address for applications:
Internship Programme - Internship Coordinator - Administrative Section
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Palais des Nations, CH-1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland
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Please send all applications either as scanned documents in PDF format or as WORD attachments and limit the number of documents to two maximum. The naming convention for documents is:
LAST NAME First Name - Application
When applying for an internship, candidates should indicate the semester and the dates of the period for which they wish to be considered
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More info and instructions about the internship
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Are you interested in human rights issues? The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights offers graduate students internships throughout the year. Apply now!
Organization: OHCHR represents the world's commitment to universal ideals of human dignity. It has a unique mandate from the international community to promote and protect all human rights. The High Commissioner heads OHCHR and spearheads the United Nations' human rights efforts. OHCHR offers leadership, work objectively, educate and take action to empower individuals and assist States in upholding human rights
Duty Station: The internship programme may be offered at any duty station of the Secretariat designated as a family duty station
Open to: Graduate students in a field of work of United Nations
Timeframe: Two semesters in a year: January-June and July-December
Deadline: 30 April – Selection process: May/June
31 October – Selection process: November/December
Job description: This internship is intended to increase the intern's understanding of current human rights issues at the international level and give them an insight into the work of the United Nations and OHCHR in particular. Moreover, it provides OHCHR and the United Nations Human Rights mechanisms with the assistance and the contribution of outstanding young students or graduates. The relationship between the Organization and the intern is one of mutual benefit. Interns are assigned to an organizational unit of OHCHR according to the needs of the Office and their own areas of interest. They are involved in: researching human rights issues, drafting analytical papers and reports, providing substantive and technical servicing of meetings, backstopping fact-finding and technical cooperation activities as well as field operations and supporting other OHCHR activities, depending on the exigencies of the Office. As part of the internship programme, OHCHR endeavours to brief interns through a series of information sessions on human rights issues conducted by staff of the Office
Qualifications:
- one of the follow academic requirements: be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); if already graduated, must commence the internship, if selected, within a one-year period of graduation
- study disciplines related to the work of the United Nations, e.g. International Law, Political Science, History, Social Sciences. Preference will be given to those, within these disciplines, who have specialized in human rights issues
- have a good command of at least two of the six official languages of the United Nations, i.e. English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian and Chinese. Drafting ability in either English or French is required
Wage/fees: Interns are not remunerated. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions
Application process:
Applicants should submit the following documentation:
- a duly completed, stamped, dated and signed internship application form
- a list of courses taken, transcripts of grades or diplomas
- a written sample of research work or an abstract of academic papers (3-12 pages maximum)
- a proof of enrolment in graduate studies
- a proof of enrolment in a health insurance plan
Selected candidates are normally informed approximately one month before the starting date of the internship. Due to the large number of applicants, OHCHR is unable to inform unsuccessful candidates. Unsuccessful candidates may re-apply for following periods.
Address for applications:
Internship Programme - Internship Coordinator - Administrative Section
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Palais des Nations, CH-1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland
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Please send all applications either as scanned documents in PDF format or as WORD attachments and limit the number of documents to two maximum. The naming convention for documents is:
LAST NAME First Name - Application
When applying for an internship, candidates should indicate the semester and the dates of the period for which they wish to be considered
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Edited by Tatiana Camerota
