About CIVICUS
CIVICUS exists to defend people power. As a growing global alliance of over 15000 members in over 185 countries, we work together to monitor violations of basic civic freedoms, call out the perpetrators of violations and strengthen the power of people to organize by supporting a more accountable, effective and innovative civil society. We strive to promote excluded voices, especially from the Global South.
About the Role
We are looking for a Human Rights intern to assist the implementation of CIVICUS advocacy priorities and other priorities with various human rights stakeholders. The role will contribute to member support activities, event coordination and logistics, communication, and research related to human rights with a focus on civic freedoms / civil and political rights.
Job Title: Human Rights Intern
Cluster: Geneva Office
Grade & Salary: USD 1200 per month
Contract Type: 6 Months
Location: Remote
Reports to: Cluster Lead Geneva
Direct Reports: None
Key Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree in international relations, law, politics, or relevant social sciences from a reputable university.
- At least 6 months of relevant work experience in an international policy development or advocacy environment.
- English with other languages beneficial, Spanish or French an asset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Excellent IT skills, including experience with MS Office and Human Resource Information Systems.
- Good understanding of international relations and policy making.
- Good understanding of the civil society landscape and global politics.
- Ability to work in a team and network at with a broad range of external stakeholders from different cultural backgrounds.
Areas of Responsibilities & Key Activities
UN Advocacy and member support
· Assist CIVICUS’ engagement with the UN Human Rights Council and other human rights bodies.
· Support the development of oral and written statements and speaking points.
· Support CIVICUS’ members and partners in their visits and advocacy missions in Geneva.
· Support HRDs during their stay in Geneva by providing information and advice.
Event coordination and communication
· Support in the organization of events as appropriate including logistical arrangements.
· Assist the communications team in rolling out timely and effective communication materials.
Research and administration
· Assist in human rights and civic space related research including drafting of briefs and summaries.
· Support administrative activities related to office management.
Other
· The role holder will from time to time be required to carry out any other duties including.
Person Specification
Education, Language & Qualifications
· A Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree in international relations, law, politics, or relevant social sciences from a reputable university.
· At least 6 months of relevant work experience in an international policy development or advocacy environment.
Essential Knowledge, skills and Experience
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
· Excellent IT skills, including experience with MS Office.
· Good understanding of international relations and policy making.
· Good understanding of the civil society landscape and global politics.
· Ability to work in a team and network at with a broad range of external stakeholders from different cultural backgrounds.
Desirable Knowledge, skills and Experience
· Other languages beneficial, Spanish or French an asset
· Preferably based in Europe
· Willingness to travel to Geneva or elsewhere in Europe 1-2 times during the internship
Application Dealine: 28th February 2025 11:59pm SAST
Method of Application
Interested and Qualified should visit click here WEB.CIVICUS.ORG To Apply
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