Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the Office of the Victims' Rights Advocate (OVRA). The mandate of the Victims' Rights Advocate was created as part of the four-pronged strategy set out in the 2017 report of the Secretary-General to the General Assembly on special measures on protection from sexual exploitation and abuse: a new approach (A/71/818). Its mandate is directed to ensuring that the rights and dignity of victims are at the forefront of all elements of the United Nations system-wide response to sexual exploitation and abuse alleged to be perpetrated by United Nations uniformed or civilian personnel and non-United Nations troops serving under a Security Council mandate. The intern will support the work of the Office of the Victims' Rights Advocate and work under the supervision of the Human Rights Officer. The internship is for an initial period of three months, with an opportunity for extension up to a total period of six months. This internship opportunity is designed to be full-time and in person. Upon the intern’s request the internship may also be offered remotely or in part-time.ResponsibilitiesWithin the delegated authority, the Political Affairs intern will perform the following duties:• Conduct research and analysis on matters of concern to the work of the VRA.• Prepare ad hoc short policy papers on topics related to the VRA's mandate.• Draft or contribute to the drafting of notes, background papers, talking points, speeches and other materials in the area of responsibility.• Attend and take notes of the proceedings of meetings and conferences.• Provide support for meetings of the Senior Victims’ Rights Officers and Victims’ Rights Focal Points.• Assist in communication and public information activities and outreach.• Perform other related duties as assigned.EducationTo qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:(1) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or(2) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).