Sri Lanka Accountability Project – Intern

position description

Work Location

<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Geneva

Expected Duration

<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>3 to 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Work under the general guidance of the Head of OSLap and in coordination with Project members as required.

<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Support OHCHR’s mission to protect human rights, empower people to realize their rights, and assist those responsible for upholding rights.

<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Conduct desk research on national and international accountability frameworks applicable to Sri Lanka, with a focus on enforced disappearances.

<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Gather and summarize information from UN agencies, NGOs, and academic publications related to accountability in Sri Lanka.

<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Maintain an up-to-date repository of resources, reports, and research materials on human rights violations in Sri Lanka.

<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Support planning and coordination of events and other activities carried out by OSLap.

<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Catalogue information and analyze data.

<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Research and analyze open-source materials.

<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Assist in research on specific areas of core international crimes.

<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Perform other related duties as requested by the supervisor.

<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Demonstrate the ability to interact successfully with individuals from different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including understanding and tolerance of differing opinions and views.

<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Indicate matriculation status and period of availability in the cover letter.

Qualifications and Special Skills

<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Be a graduate or enrolled in a graduate school programme (Master’s degree or equivalent, or higher) OR a graduate or enrolled in the final academic year of a first-level university degree programme (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent), preferably in law, political science, international relations, social sciences, or a related field.

<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Alternatively, have already graduated with a university degree and be able to commence the internship on the specified date if selected.

<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Professional work experience is not required.

Languages

<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>fluency in English is required.

<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Knowledge of Tamil or Sinhala is an advantage.

<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Additional Information

<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.

<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.

<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken may need to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization.

<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Successful candidates should discuss visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

Intern Specific Text

<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Interns participate in the UN Secretariat internship programme without financial remuneration.

Application instructions

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