HCHR Humanitarian Funds Fellowship
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The Fellowship Programme of the OHCHR Humanitarian Funds offers young professionals working in human rights a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience within the United Nations system while supporting global efforts to assist survivors of torture and contemporary forms of slavery. Based at the UN Human Rights Office in Geneva, Switzerland, this fully funded fellowship provides hands-on exposure to human rights programming, research, grant evaluation, and policy processes.
*The opportunity is targeting: Bachelors, Master, Phd
Benefits
A monthly stipend covering basic living expenses in Geneva.
Return airfare to and from the country of residence.
Basic health insurance coverage.
Eligibility criteria
At least two years of experience in human rights issues related to contemporary forms of slavery and/or torture.
Working-level spoken and written English is required.
Desirable: Fluency in French or Spanish, or knowledge of another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, or Russian).
Desirable experience: Supporting survivors of slavery and/or torture, and project management.
Knowledge of the United Nations system is an advantage.
Survivors supporting other survivors are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants must be available for the full fellowship duration (either 01 August 2026 to 31 July 2027, or 01 January 2027 to 31 December 2027).