Internship for the Editorial Team

Work LocationSwitzerland Expected duration3 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis internship will be working in the Editorial Unit, where the unit work on content created for the official UN Human Rights website, newsletters, events, social media, fundraising and global campaigns. The internship is UNPAID and full-time engagement that provides a framework through which students from diverse academic backgrounds gain exposure to the work of the United Nations by way of their service within Secretariat entities. Applicants should have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations with a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter and have the demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and views. Qualifications/special skillsApplicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or P.H.D programme or equivalent or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or P.H.D programme. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is an asset. Knowledge of another United Nations official language would be an advantage (i.e. Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish). Additional InformationNot available. Intern Specific textInterns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.