INTERN Sri Lanka accountability project
Position:Intern | I-1Deadline:21 Jan 2027 (128 days left)Job ID:281381Posted on:22 Jul 2026 (55 days ago)
Pay and conditions
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Job Description
Supports OHCHR’s Sri Lanka accountability project by reviewing and cataloguing evidence, structuring and visualising datasets, maintaining research repositories and information systems, researching accountability frameworks and enforced disappearances, synthesising open-source material and coordinating project meetings.
Key Details
Position Details
Experience level
Student
Minimum experience
No prior experience required
Employment type
Internship
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
Bachelor's degree
Contract duration
6 months
Language Requirements
Required
English
Preferred
Sinhala, Tamil
Summary of Responsibilities
- Review and catalogue information relevant to Sri Lanka accountability work
- Extract and consolidate evidence into structured datasets and visualisations
- Maintain documentation repositories and information-management systems
- Research accountability frameworks, enforced disappearances and international crimes
- Synthesise open-source evidence and support meetings and project activities
Role Requirements
- Current or completed qualifying university study under UN internship rules
- Ability to begin on the date stated in the acceptance letter
- Fluency in English
Desired Criteria
- Academic background in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or archival studies is preferred
- Tamil or Sinhala is advantageous
Skills
Additional Information
- Unpaid full-time internship beginning from 1 September 2026
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from OHCHR Careers, on 22 Jul 2026.