The intern will work under the direct supervision of the Geneva-based Human Rights Specialist, and will undertake the following tasks:

• Attend sessions and pre-sessions of the Committee on the Rights of the Child and prepare internal notes for the record for use by UNICEF country offices.
• Cover meetings at the Human Rights Council and follow side events and informal consultations on resolutions and prepare internal notes.
• Undertake tasks in support of the preparation of General Comment 27 of the Committee on the Rights of the Child on children’s access to justice and right to effective remedy.
• Attend sessions of other treaty bodies and take notes as required.
• Attend other meetings on relevant issues and take notes as required.
• Assist in other activities as required.

Requirements: 

• Strong interest in Human Rights, especially Child Rights and be enrolled in a related graduate or undergraduate program.
• Fluency and excellent writing skills in English (knowledge of another UN language, especially French and/or Spanish an asset)
• Research experience and skills
• Analytical and conceptual thinking
• Ability to work independently and within a set time frame
• Legal expertise an asset
• Prior experience with permanent missions an asset

Minimum requirements:

• Letter of verification from the college or university that the intern is currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school. It should also state the expected graduation date. Recent graduates are allowed until 2 years after degree completion.
• Copy of their most recent official transcript showing excellent academic performance
• Copy of Identification Card (ID)
• One letter of signed recommendation on letterhead or from professional email address
• Certification of valid health insurance coverage for the whole internship duration