Human Rights Intern (CHEG22.310) - Hiring Urgently

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We are on the lookout for a creative Human Rights Intern (CHEG22.310) to join our passionate team at Foreign & Commonwealth Office in Geneva, GE.

Growing your career as a Internship Human Rights Intern (CHEG22.310) is a great opportunity to develop exceptional skills.

If you are strong in adaptability, decision-making and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Human Rights Intern (CHEG22.310) at Foreign & Commonwealth Office today!

Job Description (Roles And Responsibilities)

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
  

Essential Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• Fluency at C2 level in English according to CEFR Framework
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Accurate and clear written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work with all seniorities.
• Very good computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Good experience using social media for professional purposes.
  

Desirable Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• Fluency at B1 level in French according to CEFR Framework
• Prior work experience in a multilateral setting or international organisation
  

Required behaviours

Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing

Application deadline Application deadline - day Application deadline - month Application deadline - year

12 July 2022

Grade

Internship

Type of Position

Fixed Term, Full-time, Intern

Working hours per week

40

Duration of Post

6 months

Region

Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Country/Territory

Switzerland

Location (City)

UK Mission to the Office of the United Nations, Geneva

Type of Post

British Consulate General

Number of vacancies

1

Salary Currency

CHF

Stipend / Allowance

CHF 1,450.00

Start Date Start Date - day Start Date - month Start Date - year

1 September 2022

Other Benefits And Conditions Of Employment

Internship will be for a period of 6 monthswith the possibility of extension to 11 months.

All applicants should have permission to live and work in Switzerland. Applicants must hold a full passport valid for at least 18 months for any EU / Schengen country.

United Kingdom, European Union and EFTA nationals do not require visa sponsorship along with Nationals of: Brunei Darussalam, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Principality of Andorra, Principality of Monaco, San Marino, Singapore and Vatican.

The UK Mission will offer the intern a monthly training allowance of 1,450 CHF. Please note that interns will need to arrange and pay for their own travel and accommodation, as well as any other living costs and are subject to Swiss taxes.

This Where applicable, we encourage successful applicants to obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) prior to entering Switzerland.

The Mission offers a contribution to the payment of travel insurance for the duration of internship, in place of Private Swiss Health Insurance that includes health & accident cover for all interns.

The final appointment and commencement of internship will be dependent upon successful security clearance.

Additional information

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.

Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

Company Benefits

• Learning opportunities
• Company offers career progression opportunities
• Advantageous package
  

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