Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN OHCHR) is currently accepting applications for the Humanitarian Funds Fellowship Programme 2026/2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About UN OHCHR Humanitarian Funds Fellowship Programme
The Humanitarian Funds run a fellowship programme, which aims to give young professionals with experience in organizations that provide services to survivors of contemporary forms of slavery and/or torture, the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills on addressing these issues within the United Nations system.
Benefits of UN OHCHR Humanitarian Funds Fellowship Programme
- The selected candidates will be entitled to a monthly stipend that will cover basic living expenses in Geneva, as well as return ticket from/to the country of residence and basic health insurance.
UN OHCHR Humanitarian Funds Fellowship Programme Requirements
To qualify for the fellowships, applicants must possess the following criteria:
Experience
- At least two years of experience in human rights issues related to contemporary forms of slavery and/or torture is required.
- Experience in providing support to survivors of contemporary forms of slavery and/or torture is required.
- Experience in project management is desirable.
Languages
- Working level of spoken and written English is required.
- Fluency in French or Spanish is desirable.
- Knowledge of another United Nations language (Arabic, Chinese or Russian) is also desirable.
Other
- Knowledge of the United Nations system is desirable.
Application Date and Process
- Interested candidates should send their complete application by e-mail to [email protected] not later than 15 April 2026 (only successful applicants will receive a reply). Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for a written exam and an interview following application. The Terms of Reference cover two fellowship positions, subject to the availability of funds. Applicants should confirm their availability to one or both of the start-end dates in the application form.
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Application Deadline
15 April, 2026
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