The internship will be
based in the OHCR’s South Africa Regional Office in Pretoria with the
successful intern reporting to the Human Rights Officer of the designated work
unit. The main responsibility of the incumbent is to provide support to the
OHCR as it strives to fulfill its mission to protect all human rights of the
people. It is also the OHCR’s mandate to educate the people about their rights
and provide assistance to those who preserve such rights.
Although the daily
duties of the successful candidate is based on the individual’s background and
skills, there are specific functions to perform such as:
- Prepare
and organize activities related to country and thematic aspects of human rights
scenarios in the sub-region
- Conduct
research and analysis
- Compile
and analyze data and indicators on human rights
- Provide
support with activities promoting human rights
- Support
activities with UN country teams
- Assist
with promoting human rights issues
- Support
development and execution of human rights training programmes
- Take
minutes during meetings, briefing, statements and communications
What are the
requirements?
Make sure to review
the basic eligibility require before considering to apply for the position:
- Must be
currently pursuing a graduate programme or
- Currently
on last year of Bachelor’s degree qualification, preferably in field of law,
international relations, political science or social science, or
- A recent
Bachelor’s degree graduate (no more the a year) of any of the aforementioned
fields of study
- Able to
start within a year after graduation date
- Exhibits
professional competence and skill of subject matter
- Able to
meet commitments and deadlines
- Demonstrates
persistence in solving problems
- Effective
written and oral communication skills
- Displays
willingness in sharing information
- Effectively
collaborates with team mates to realize organizational goals
- Client-centered;
able to develop and grow productive client relationships
- Fluent in
spoken and written English; knowledge
What is the
selection process?
- Short-listed
candidates will invited for an informal interview
- It is
highly advised to submit a thorough Personal History Profile
- The cover
letter must:
- State your interest in the OHCHR, including
knowledge of how the Southern Africa Regional Office works
- Specify availability, particularly
earliest start date
- Indicate skills in Information Technology and
computer programmes you are proficient with
- Summarize applicant’s geographic and/or primary
thematic pillars’ areas of interest
- Show most recent academic degree obtained or
earliest graduation date
How do I apply?
To apply for the UN-OHCHR Human Rights Internship CLICK HERE
Application
Deadline?
Deadline for
submission of applications is on 29 April 2020.
Keep in mind that the
OHCHR reserves the right may take down the advert for any reason it may serve
the organization.
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