Now Open: UN Human Rights (Africa Branch) Internship 2026 for African Students. Apply below
Application Deadline: 1st February 2026
Job Opening ID: 269446
Job Family : Human Rights Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Type:Â Internship
Who Can Apply:Â To qualify for the United Nations Secretariat internship programme applicants must, at the time of their submission, be enrolled in the final academic year of a first-level university degree programme programme (i.e. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree); be enrolled in a graduate school programme (i.e. Master’s degree or equivalent degree, or higher) or have completed an aforementioned academic degree, preferably in the area of law, political science, international relations, social sciences or a related field, AND, if selected, must commence the internship on the date indicated in the Acceptance letter. APPLICANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAMME.
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To Be Taken At (Country):Â BUJUMBURA, Burundi
Number of Awards: Not specified
Duties
The intern shall support OHCHR in fulfilling its mission: To work for the protection of all human rights for all people; To help empower people to realize their rights; and To assist those responsible for upholding such rights in ensuring that they are implemented. Daily responsibilities of the intern, under the general supervision of the Senior Human Rights Adviser (HRA) will depend on the individual’s background and duties may include but not limited to compiling information on human rights, analysing key issues, collecting information and documents on specific human rights topics and, in particular, the intern may: Assist the HRA and staff in the systematic collection and analysis of information regarding the human rights situation in Burundi and subregion, including from diplomacy perspective; assist in the preparation of reports, documents and other written materials thereon such as Treaty Bodies, Special Procedures and Universal Periodic Review (UPR) documents; Support the HRA team in researching and drafting documents on normative and institutional developments of human rights in Burundi as well as on incidents or cases of alleged human rights violations; Assist with responses to requests for information relating to the human rights situation in the country and the subregion; Assist in the organization of activities as part of the HRA workplan; assist in the arrangements of meetings, and take minutes of meetings; and Perform other related duties requested by the supervisor, as appropriate.
Duration of Programme:Â 01Sept2026-28Feb2027
How to Apply:  Apply Now   Â
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