The UK 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 roles and responsibilities:

• Attending meetings with the Ambassador for Human Rights, covering a range of topics and providing timely and accurate reporting.
• Supporting the coordination of the Ambassador’s visit programmes to countries around the world.
• Information management including: record keeping, file management, maintaining contact databases and updating planning documents.
• Assisting in the coordination of briefing ahead of stakeholder meetings.
• Drafting official correspondence on human rights related issues on behalf of the Ambassador for Human Rights and DPR.
• Organising events hosted by the Ambassador.
• Supporting diary and logistical management for the Ambassador.
• Play a lead role in supporting the social media accounts of the Ambassador, including creating content, infographics and visuals in order to maintain a strong online presence.
• Carrying out background research on 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 51st session of the Human Rights Council in September 2022