Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)H (no hardship)
Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
Family
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeInternship
Target Start Date2024-11-01
Deadline for ApplicationsOctober 27, 2024
Terms of ReferenceBackground information/Organizational Context
The UNHCR Multi-Country Office based in Canberra, Australia, is responsible for the promotion and protection of refugee rights in the Pacific region which includes Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
The MCO Solutions Unit covers all solutions across the Pacific including Australia and New Zealand resettlement programs and to ensure that solutions and self-reliance are being considered at the earliest stage of the refugee journey. In addition and in view of the compelling humanitarian circumstances of individuals who have been subject to Australiaโs offshore processing arrangements and in light of opportunities for new pathways presented by the March 2022 resettlement agreement between Australia and New Zealand, the solution unit is working with governments to achieve durable solutions for those affected including a resolution process and human rights safeguards for any who are not accepted for resettlement.
This internship will support the MCO Canberraโs Durable Solutions strategy for the transitory cohort and assist with coordinating tasks related to resettlement in Australia and New Zealandโs humanitarian programs. The Solutions Intern reports to the Resttlement & Complementary Pathways Officer and helps implement Global Refugee Forum pledges while fostering new responsibility-sharing initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct Country of Origin (COI) information research and other research as needed, to support Eligibility Officers in their Refugee Status Determination and resettlement (RST) case processing procedures;
Assist with individual case management support.
Assist in preparation of file notes, reports, administrative tasks, and any other relevant activities, as required.
Data management support including the development of infographics and related visual tools to support internal and external advocacy with stakeholders on the protection situation for people UNHCR serves;
Support in DSU engagements including mission preparation and logistical and coordination support;
Prepare presentation materials such as PowerPoints, fact sheets and related materials;
Assist with scheduling for the DSU team (counselling, mission appointments, protection monitoring and interviewing);
Support in protection counselling to asylum seekers and refugees and supporting to enhance counselling lines and tools.
Assist in reviewing and documenting data management procedures and policies, ensuring that written guidance is available for all procedures in place;
Support to contact refugees and asylum-seekers subject to offshore processing to assist them to complete Expressions of Interest (EOI) in New Zealand as needed, provide them with information on the New Zealand process and ensure that they are informed on the voluntariness of participation in the resettlement process; and
Assist with New Zealand resettlement selection missions as needed, including basic pre-interview counselling.
Support Resettlement incoming activities by preparing brief, taking minute of meeting
Assist in re-organising share point folder by proposing a detailed structure and implement it and brief relevant staff after approval
Build Excel tool to track progress against target
Update relevant records and trackers
Support the team with mission preparation
Perform any other tasks as required
Minimum qualifications required
Applicants must be recent graduates or have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in the legal field, international relations or related field(s); and
Have experience and/or a demonstrated interest in asylum and refugee protection or human rights.
Advanced skill in Excel including pivot table
Knowledge of relational database and power BI would be an asset.
* Candidates must be an Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident in Australia on the closing date of the vacancy. UNHCR is not able to sponsor applications for work visas.
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Home-BasedNo