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.