Unpaid Internship at UN OHCHR, Secretariat of the Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua (Flexible Work Location, 3-6 Months) [Spanish Fluency Required]

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is inviting applications through the UN Internship Programme for an intern with the Secretariat of the Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua (job opening 286081, level I-1). The Group was established by the Human Rights Council on 31 March 2022 to investigate all alleged human rights violations and abuses committed in Nicaragua since April 2018, including their possible gender dimension, and to provide guidance on justice and accountability. It is composed of three independent experts and is supported by a Secretariat of United Nations officials based in Panama City.

The intern works under the general guidance of the coordinator of the Secretariat and the direct supervision of different Secretariat members.

• Collecting and recording open-source information relating to human rights violations in Nicaragua
• Reviewing, cataloguing and consolidating relevant information into structured datasets
• Assisting in the analysis of relevant information
• Conducting desk-based research into specific topics relevant to the Group's work
• Drafting specific inputs for internal and public documents
• Preparing public information material on the Group's work, including summaries and media content
• Supporting the organisation of activities and events

Applicants must meet one of these academic criteria:

• Enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
• Enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent).

A background in law, political science, international relations, communication studies or a related field is preferred. No professional work experience is required, but a field of study closely related to the internship is. Applicants should have a marked interest in the Latin American / Central American region. Knowledge of international human rights law and/or international criminal law is desirable. The posting carries no nationality restriction; it notes that interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country of the internship may need a visa and work authorisation.

Fluency in Spanish and a working knowledge of English are required. Good drafting skills in both Spanish and English are desirable.

• Duration: 3-6 months
• Work location: Flexible (duty station: Panama City)
• Pay: Unpaid. Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Travel, visa, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.

Apply online through the job opening on the UN Careers portal. When applying, indicate which academic criterion you meet and attach proof; an official certificate will be required at a later stage.

Closing time: 11 November 2026, 04:59 UTC, which is 10 November 2026, 11:59 pm New York time and 11 November 2026, 10:29 am IST. Apply by 10 November 2026 to be safe.

The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.