United Nations Ohchr Internship Vacancy – March 2026 - United Nations Ohchr - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
On-site
Monitor human rights developments
Research and draft reports
Support human rights trainings
The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is seeking interns for a position based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, starting in March 2026. The role requires candidates to be enrolled in or have completed a graduate program, with a focus on law or human rights, and fluency in English and Amharic

Job Summary

  • The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) works globally to protect and promote human rights for all people.
  • In Ethiopia, OHCHR supports accountability, civic space, and the rights of women and persons with disabilities, while empowering communities and strengthening national institutions.
  • Key responsibilities include monitoring and analyzing human rights developments, researching and drafting reports, and supporting the organization of human rights trainings and events.

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The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is seeking interns for a position based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, starting in March 2026. The role requires candidates to be enrolled in or have completed a graduate program, with a focus on law or human rights, and fluency in English and Amharic.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Monitor human rights developments
  • Research and draft reports
  • Support human rights trainings
  • Engage with UN human rights mechanisms
  • Integrate human rights perspectives

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of other Ethiopian languages

Key Requirements

  • Graduate program enrollment or completion
  • Final year of Bachelor's program
  • Degree in Law or Human Rights preferred
  • Fluency in English and Amharic required

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