Internship in Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945, currently comprising 193 member states. Its mission is to promote peace, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and cooperation among nations, addressing global challenges such as human rights, humanitarian assistance, and sustainable development. The organization employs thousands of individuals across various sectors and operates in numerous countries worldwide, focusing on improving the lives of people and fostering international collaboration.

Job Overview:
The internship-position" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">internship position focuses on substantive research and analysis of human rights and international law" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">humanitarian law issues, particularly their impact on the human rights situation in the region. Interns will support the drafting of reports, communications, and advocacy materials, contributing to the collection and analysis of human rights data, including gender-specific indicators. The role involves maintaining awareness of current human rights issues and participating in discussions with Human Rights Officers to integrate these issues into broader political and humanitarian efforts. Interns will also utilize data visualization methods to present insights and trends, aiding in data-driven planning and decision-making.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in substantive research and analysis of human rights and international humanitarian law issues/events and assess their impact on the human rights situation.
• Support the drafting of reports, communications, briefings, statements, and inputs for briefing notes and advocacy materials.
• Collect and analyze human rights data and indicators, including gender-specific data.
• Review human rights issues, including their gender dimensions, and engage in discussions with Human Rights Officers on integrating these issues into political and humanitarian efforts.
• Contribute to the collection and analysis of data, identifying trends or patterns, and provide draft insights through graphs, charts, tables, and reports using data visualization methods.
• Maintain awareness of current human rights issues, including relevant political and legal developments in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT).
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications:
To qualify for the internship programme, applicants must be a graduate or enrolled in a graduate school programme (Master's degree or equivalent) or be in the final academic year of a first-level university degree programme (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) preferably in law, political science, international relations, social sciences, or a related field. Professional work experience is not required for participation in the internship programme, making it accessible for recent graduates or students.

Educational Background:
Applicants must have a university degree or be enrolled in a graduate programme at the time of application. This includes those pursuing a Master's degree or those in their final year of a Bachelor's degree programme in relevant fields such as law, political science, international relations, or social sciences. The educational background should align with the responsibilities of the internship, emphasizing the importance of understanding human rights and international humanitarian law.

Experience:
No professional work experience is required for this internship position, making it suitable for recent graduates or students who are looking to gain practical experience in the field of human rights and international humanitarian law. This allows individuals to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world context and develop their skills further.

Languages:
Fluency in English, both oral and written, is required for this position. This is essential for effective communication and the drafting of reports and advocacy materials. While other languages may be beneficial, English proficiency is mandatory for participation in the internship.

Additional Notes:
The internship is expected to last for 5 months, from August 1 to December 3

• Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations, and all costs related to travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of Jordan may need to obtain the appropriate visa and work authorization. It is important for successful candidates to discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. Additionally, the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.