[UNOCT] Human Rights Intern: Support to the Global Human Rights Programme
Ente: UNOCT - Office of Counter-Terrorism
Scadenza: 2026-09-05
Paese: INTL
Descrizione
Human Rights Intern: Support to the Global Human Rights Programme Assist in implementing UNOCT’s Global Human Rights Programme as a Human Rights Intern. UNOCT - Office of Counter-Terrorism Open positions at UNOCT / Open positions at UN New York ( United States of America ) Internship Human Rights Show advice for this position Application deadline in 12 days : Saturday 5 Sep 2026 at 03:59 UTC Open application form Overview Assist in implementing UNOCT’s Global Human Rights Programme as a Human Rights Intern. You have: Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or a bachelor's degree. Knowledge of human rights and the rule of law issues in preventing and countering terrorism and violent extremism. Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required for this internship. Experience in undertaking research and drafting background notes and reports is desirable. Ability to assist in drafting, editing, and preparing background documents in the field of human rights and rule of law. Must provide proof of enrollment or completion of the required degree. Contract This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience , depending on education. More about I-1 contracts . We’re building a better way to find UN jobs—your feedback makes it real. UNTalent Community Details Work Location Remote and/or in person New York Expected duration 3-6 months. Desired start date is 21 September 2026, or sooner. Duties and Responsibilities The duration of the internship is for three (3) - six (six) months. This internship is UNPAID in person and full-time (35 hours per week), on the United Nations premise working arrangement in-person, (New York, USA), or all remote. Org. Setting and Reporting / Cadre organisationnel This internship is located in the Human Rights and Rule of Law Section, of the United Nations Office for Counter-Terrorism United Nations, located in New York. The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism was established by the General Assembly in June 2017. The Office has five main functions: (a) provide leadership on the General Assembly counter-terrorism mandates entrusted to the Secretary-General across the United Nations System; (b) enhance coordination and coherence across the Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact entities to ensure the balanced implementation of the four pillars of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy; (c) strengthen the delivery of United Nations counter-terrorism capacity-building assistance to Member States; (d) improve visibility, advocacy and resource mobilization for United Nations counter-terrorism efforts; and (e) ensure that due priority is given to counter-terrorism across the United Nations System and that the important work on preventing violent extremism is firmly rooted in the Strategy. Interns will work under the supervision of a Human Rights Officer, under overall guidance from the Chief of Section. We recruit interns throughout the year for assignments for an initial period of three (3) months which may be subject to extension up to six (6) months based on the needs of the Section. The start and end dates will be decided upon mutual agreement. All internships will take place remotely. Applicants should indicate their period of availability in the application cover letter. This internship is an unpaid and full-time engagement that provides a framework through which the selected candidate gains exposure to the work of the United Nations by way of their service within the United Nations Office for Counter-Terrorism. Responsibilities / Responsabilités Interns are expected to perform various tasks in support of the implementation of UNOCT’s Global Human Rights Programme. Daily responsibilities of interns will depend on the individuals’ background and may include: • Assist in drafting, editing, and preparing background documents such as reports, briefings, presentations, talking points and outreach material, including social media content, etc. in the field of human rights and the rule of law in preventing and countering terrorism and violent extremism conducive to terrorism (CT/PCVE). • Take notes at relevant meetings and prepare meeting reports and summaries. • Assist in conducting research and analysis on topics related to human rights, the rule of law, and preventing and countering terrorism and violent extremism conducive to terrorism, including on international and country-specific human rights and rule of law trends, developments, policies, initiatives and/or legislation in preventing and countering terrorism and violent extremism. • Provide support in organizing meetings, conferences, side events, etc. to strengthen strategic engagement with partners (Member States, UN entities, other international and regional organizations, civil society, academia, etc.). • Assist in preparing training and learning events and other capacity building initiatives. • Perform other related duties as r
Settori: Human Rights
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