The UN Advocacy Division of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is currently seeking interns for its Geneva office. Ideally, the candidates will be available for three months starting in mid-January 2018 until the end of March 2018.
This internship is unpaid. However, interns may be reimbursed for their lunch and local travel costs as pre-approved by HRW and in accordance with HRW policy. Students are often able to arrange academic credit, as HRW internships may offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by the HRW staff, interaction with other international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials, and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings and special events relating to human rights. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.
This internship is unpaid. However, interns may be reimbursed for their lunch and local travel costs as pre-approved by HRW and in accordance with HRW policy. Students are often able to arrange academic credit, as HRW internships may offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by the HRW staff, interaction with other international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials, and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings and special events relating to human rights. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.
Areas of Responsibility:
The internship will focus on the activities of the advocacy team before, during, and after the 37th Human Rights Council (“HRC”) session and 29th Universal Periodic Review (“UPR”), as well as various Treaty Body reviews and other meetings. The intern will be an active member of HRW's UN Advocacy Division and will intern closely with other staff members. The internship will involve:
- Attending HRC sessions, UPR, negotiations of draft resolutions, and other UN meetings and taking notes to enhance understanding of the material and brief the team on developments;
- Researching human rights issues concerning the UN human rights mechanisms in Geneva;
- Drafting correspondence and advocacy materials related to the Council and HRW advocacy goals;
- Organizing advocacy meetings and side-events at the Council; and
- Contributing to some administrative tasks related to HRW's advocacy activities.
Skills/Experience:
Strong oral and written command of English is essential and knowledge of French is desirable. Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Outlook, and internet applications) are required. Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated, and reliable with a demonstrated commitment to human rights and/or international issues. The ideal candidate should be a disciplined self-starter and a strong team player. Knowledge of the UN system is highly preferred.
Applicants who are offered an internship, but who are not Swiss or EU citizens or permanent residents, must possess a valid Swiss visa for the duration of the internship.
Applicants who are offered an internship, but who are not Swiss or EU citizens or permanent residents, must possess a valid Swiss visa for the duration of the internship.
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Post Date:
Nov 16 2017
Active Until:
Dec 16 2017
Hiring Organization:
Human Rights Watch
industry:
Nonprofit