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Internship in GBV: UNFPA Geneva Office

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The UNFPA Geneva Office is currently seeking an intern, to start end April/beginning May 2015.
Under the direct supervision of the GBV AoR of Responsibility (AoR) Coordinator of the UNFPA Office in Geneva, the GBV AoR Intern will:

  •  Assist in the GBV AoR’s work to lead and coordinate GBViE prevention and response activities globally, regionally and locally, including interaction with relevant Government, UN and NGO partners as required.
  •  Assist the GBV AoR in providing coordination, logistics and other support requested for internal and external GBV  AoR meetings including; the GBV AoR monthly membership call, bi-monthly REGA Calls, bi-weekly Strategic  Advisory Group (SAG) Calls, etc.
  •  Assist in research and analysis to formulate concept notes, background papers, briefing notes, presentations, policy  papers, press releases, public information material, project revisions and new proposals in the field of gender-based  violence, within the framework of relevant United Nations conventions.
  •  Assist the GBV AoR’s contributions to relevant Interagency Task Forces, working groups and mechanisms.
  •  Assist with the preparation and implementation of briefings, advocacy events, meetings, conferences and retreats such as the 2015 GBV AoR Retreat, monthly GBV AoR membership meetings,
  •  Other activities and functions as assigned by the GBV AoR Coordinator.

 

Candidates should be enrolled in an advanced degree programme in women’s rights, social sciences, international relations, law or similar subjects and show a strong interest in the field of human rights related to sexual and reproductive health and rights. Candidates should be fluent in English. Fluency in French is strongly desirable.

Location of internship: UNFPA

International Environment House

Chemin des Anémones, 11-13

1219 Châtelaine/Geneva

Length of internship: minimum 3 months with possibility of extension
Please note that UNFPA Interns do not receive a salary or any other form of remuneration from UNFPA.

(http://gbvaor.net/vacancies/)

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications(letter, detailed CV) inEnglish should be sent via email by 30 April 2015to:[email protected].