Position description
Work Location
- In person in New York; full-time modalities would be considered.
Expected Duration
- Three months, with the possibility of extension up to six months upon satisfactory performance of the initial three months.
- Desired start date: January/February 2026.
Duties and Responsibilities
- This position is located in the Office of the Victims’ Rights Advocate (OVRA).
- The mandate of the Victims’ Rights Advocate was created as part of the four-pronged strategy outlined in the 2017 Secretary-General report (A/71/818) on protection from sexual exploitation and abuse.
- The mandate ensures the rights and dignity of victims are prioritized in the UN system-wide response to sexual exploitation and abuse alleged to be perpetrated by UN personnel and non-UN troops under a Security Council mandate.
- The intern will support the work of OVRA under the supervision of the Human Rights Officer.
- Specific duties include:
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- Conduct research and analysis on matters of concern to the VRA.
- Prepare ad hoc short policy papers related to the VRA’s mandate.
- Draft or contribute to notes, background papers, talking points, speeches, and other materials.
- Attend meetings and conferences and take notes.
- Provide support for meetings of Senior Victims’ Rights Officers and Victims’ Rights Focal Points.
- Assist in communication, public information activities, and outreach.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Applicants must meet one of the following:
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- Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent).
- Be computer literate in standard software applications.
- Demonstrate a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, with tolerance for differing opinions.
- No prior work experience is required; relevant training, education, or advanced coursework should benefit the UN during the internship.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.
Additional Information
- Visa and Work Authorization Requirements:
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- For internships in the United States, persons who are not US citizens, permanent residents, or on another non-immigrant status (e.g., F1 or J1 visa) must obtain a G4 visa.
- The selected intern is responsible for ensuring a valid visa and approved employment authorization (CPT/OPT/AT) to undertake the internship.
Intern Specific Text
- Interns 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 host country may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization.
- Successful candidates should discuss visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
Application instructions
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