Internship Programme - UN Human Rights Regional Office in Fiji

Published 16 Oct 2013, 9:30 am, by Angeline Chan

The OHCHR internship programme invites Melbourne Law School students to apply for opportunities globally, including for placement at the OHCHR Regional Office for the Pacific.

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These internships are intended to increase your understanding of current human rights issues at the international level and give you an insight into the work of the United Nations.

Deadline for applications is 31 October 2013 with the placement beginning January 2014.

Please visit this link for all information and the procedure for application, http://www.ohchr.org/EN/AboutUs/Pages/InternshipProgramme.aspx Applicants need to follow the instructions and apply directly to OHCHR Headquarters in Geneva, and state in your application your interest to be considered for placement in the Regional Office for the Pacific in Fiji.

In addition to the procedure detailed on the OHCHR website, you are also advised to send a copy of your application to the MLS Career Development Service on law-careers@unimelb.edu.au by the deadline of 31 October 2013.  You must submit your application directly to the OHCHR and to the Career Development Service.

Good Luck!