The United Kingdom 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 Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supporting diary and logistical management for the Ambassador.

  • Information management including: record keeping, file management, maintaining contact databases and updating planning documents.

  • Drafting official correspondence on human rights related issues on behalf of the Ambassador for Human Rights and DPR.

  • Organising events hosted by the Ambassador and supporting the preparation of visit programmes in October and November.

  • Attending meetings with the Ambassador for Human Rights, covering a range of topics and providing timely and accurate reporting.

  • Assisting in the preparation of briefing ahead of stakeholder meetings. Providing social media support for the Press and Public Affairs team when required.

  • Carrying out background research on a range of 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 45th session of the Human Rights Council in September 2020.

This vacancy is archived.

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