United Nations Human Rights Internship 2026 - Doha, Qatar | Apply by 30 January 2026

United Nations Human Rights Internship 2026 - Doha, Qatar | Apply by 30 January 2026

Organization	OHCHR (United Nations)
Post Name	Intern - Human Rights
Duty Station	Doha, Qatar
Work Location	In-Person
Contract Duration	2 - 6 Months
Salary/Stipend	Not remunerated (Unpaid)
Last Date to Apply	30 January 2026

The United Nations Human Rights Training and Documentation Centre for South-West Asia and the Arab Region (based in Doha) works to strengthen human rights knowledge and skills. The intern will work under the overall guidance of the Head of the Centre and the direct supervision of an assigned human rights officer to support the Centre in fulfilling its mandate.

The intern will gain hands-on experience in human rights education, training, and documentation. They will work in coordination with various human rights officers, covering fields such as knowledge management, database handling, and event organization.

• Training & Documentation Support:
  • Support the human rights education and training unit and the knowledge management/documentation unit.
  • Help organize meetings, training programs, workshops, and related tasks.
• Data & Research:
  • Assist with database management: collecting, analyzing, and storing data in an organized manner.
  • Research human rights issues relevant to the mandate of the Centre.
  • Collect data and information relevant to human rights work and perform data entry.
• Translation & Admin:
  • Support in translating documents from English to Arabic and vice versa.
  • Participate in staff meetings and contribute to administrative tasks (drafting minutes, preparing participant lists, concept notes, etc.).

• Education Status: Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
  • Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
  • Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent).
• Experience: No work experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme.

No specific age limit is mentioned; eligibility is strictly based on current academic enrollment or recent graduation status.

Candidates must be pursuing or have completed a degree in Political Science, Social Science, Law, Human Rights, International Relations, or any other relevant field.

• Languages: Fluency in English and Arabic (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of French is an advantage.
• Computer Skills: Applicants must be computer literate in standard software applications.
• Core Competencies: Ability to work in coordination with staff covering various fields; strong research and organizational skills.

Post	Duty Station	Duration	Work Type
Intern - Human Rights	Doha, Qatar	2 - 6 Months	In-Person

No category-wise breakdown is provided. The UN encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

No Fee. The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing, or training).

• Date Posted: 01 January 2026
• Application Deadline: 30 January 2026
• Duration: 2 to 6 months

• Remuneration: Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
• Expenses: Costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or their sponsoring institution.
• Visa: Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of Qatar may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization.

• Review of applications based on eligibility and qualifications.
• Candidates should discuss specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

• Visit the official job page at careers.un.org.
• Click "Apply" to create or log in to your Inspira account.
• Complete the application form, ensuring you highlight your fluency in Arabic and English.
• Submit before 30 January 2026.

• Apply Online: Click Here to Apply
• UN Main Site: www.un.org

• Is this internship paid? No, UN interns are not financially remunerated.
• Where is the duty station? Doha, Qatar.
• Is Arabic required? Yes, fluency in both English and Arabic is required for this position.
• Can I apply if I have graduated? Yes, if you have completed your degree recently or are enrolled in a second degree.
• Is there an application fee? No, the UN does not charge any fees.