Human Rights Intern (CHEG22.310) At UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office

The UK Mission in Geneva is looking for a highly motivated Intern to support the UK Ambassador for Human Rights and Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations. The selected intern will assist on a range of administrative and policy tasks, including effective planning and support for the Ambassador’s official engagements.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to participate in the UK Mission’s Human Rights work as an integral part of the UK delegation. The internship will offer a chance to learn about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office while working alongside the UK Ambassador for Human Rights engaging with a range of international stakeholders, including UN agencies, NGOs and Civil Society.

Main roles and responsibilities:

  • Attending meetings with the Ambassador for Human Rights, covering a range of topics and providing timely and accurate reporting.
  • Supporting the coordination of the Ambassador’s visit programmes to countries around the world.
  • Information management including: record keeping, file management, maintaining contact databases and updating planning documents.
  • Assisting in the coordination of briefing ahead of stakeholder meetings.
  • Drafting official correspondence on human rights related issues on behalf of the Ambassador for Human Rights and DPR.
  • Organising events hosted by the Ambassador.
  • Supporting diary and logistical management for the Ambassador.
  • Play a lead role in supporting the social media accounts of the Ambassador, including creating content, infographics and visuals in order to maintain a strong online presence.
  • Carrying out background research on human rights and other related issues when required.
  • Supporting the Human Rights team on a range of tasks when required, such as covering meetings and side-events at the 51st session of the Human Rights Council in September 2022

How to apply

We only accept applications through our software. We do not accept CVs. To apply please go to our recruitment software.

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”. We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

The successful candidates will be invited to attend a remote interview.

Please be advised that the UK Mission will not be able to meet any cost during the Recruitment and Selection process, Security Check nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.

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