Work with us
Here are the opportunities to join UNPO’s mission and contribute to the rights of unrepresented nations and peoples. By joining our team, you’ll gain hands-on experience in international affairs, human rights, and policy development while working alongside experts dedicated to justice and self-determination. Explore how you can be part of our efforts to create lasting change.
Staff Positions
Like many organizations in our sector, UNPO is feeling the impact of global funding cuts, which means we are not able to grow our core staff team right now. Still, we are committed to opening doors and building pathways for people who want to grow with us. Most of our staff opportunities are filled by individuals who first joined UNPO as interns—starting with a six-month unpaid internship, followed by a one-year paid internship, which serves as a way to learn, contribute, and gradually step into larger responsibilities.
Whenever possible, we give preference to candidates from unrepresented communities, whether they are part of our membership or not, as we believe those perspectives are vital to our work. From time to time, for specific projects, we also team up with specialized consultants who bring in extra expertise.
Internships
We are looking for a highly organized and proactive intern to join our team.
As the Secretary General assistant, you will provide administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations within the organization.
Responsibilities:
– Administrative support: manage the Secretary General’s calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate logistics and for internal and external ev ents.
-Communication management: Handle incoming emails and correspondence on behalf of the Secretary General, ensuring timely responses.
– Document preparation: assist in drafting and proofreading documents, speeches and presentations.
– File and data management: organize and maintain the office’s digital filing systems and track important documentation.
– Meeting coordination: prepare agendas and follow up on action items.
Travel arrangements: support in coordinating travel plans and itineraries for the Secretary General.
Qualifications:
– Current Master student or recent graduate in a relevant field (e.g. administration, business management, international relations, or similar)
– Strong organizational and multitasking skills
– Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
– Strong written and verbal communication skills in English Proficiency in French is a plus
– Ability to manage time effectively
Proficiency with Office software (MS Office, Google Workspace) and virtual meeting plataforms
What we offer:
– A 6-month unpaid internship
– Experience supporting a high-level executive and enhancing your administrative skills
– The opportunity to work closely with the Secretary General and gain experience in international advocacy organizations
To apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter to [email protected]. Please include “Secretary General Assistant” in the subject line of the email.
Remote (6 months)
As an administration and fundraising Intern, you will work closely with our fundraising team to assist in creating engaging content for various platforms, supporting social media strategies, and helping to with different administrative tasks. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in office administration and fundraising, develop organizational skills, and learn about the inner workings of a NGO.
Responsibilities :
– Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and organizing documents.
– Help draft, edit, grant proposal and fundraising campaigns.
– Assist in planning and organizing events, meetings, and workshops.
– Conduct research to support fundraising strategies and administrative functions.
– Provide support on special projects as assigned by the administration and fundraising teams.
Qualifications:
Current Master student or Recent graduate in relevant field (ex: Business Administration, Social Science, International relations..)
Sensitivity for human rights and in particular, minority and indigenous rights.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, French, and other languages are preferred, but not a necessity
Strong proficiency in utilizing various research tools and techniques
Detailed-oriented and able to multitask
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present research findings clearly and concisely.
Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy while working with a great amount of information.
Good interpersonal and communication skills
What we offer:
- 6 months unpaid internship
- Learn from experienced professionals in the field
- Learn from unrepresented peoples and nations worldwide
- Get engaged for the rights of unrepresented people worldwide and contribute to the advancement of their rights
- Build your resume and portfolio with real-world experience
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and writing sample (in English) to: [email protected]. Please include “Internship” in the subject line of the email.
We typically receive very high volumes of applications for internships. As a result, we are unfortunately not able to give feedback to individual applicants except for those who have been interviewed for a placement.
There are no internship openings at the moment. Please check back soon.
Pro Bono & Volunteering
Want to contribute your skills to our cause? We welcome pro bono support and volunteer contributions from experts, creatives, and activists. Whether you’re a lawyer, designer, researcher, or advocate, your time and expertise can help amplify marginalized voices.
- Legal research
- Fundraising
- Communications support
Get in touch to discuss how you can help at [email protected]