Humanitarian Affairs and Coordination

Work LocationKuwait, In person, remote, hybrid Expected duration3 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe United Nations (UN) Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is the UN Secretariat department responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to complex emergencies and natural disasters. OCHA's mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principles humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Humanitarian Affairs officer in OCHA’s Liaison Office in Kuwait, the Humanitarian Intern will be providing support related to humanitarian engagement with the Government of Kuwait and partners in the country. This internship is based in Kuwait for a maximum period of six months, beginning at a mutually agreed time. OCHA Kuwait is part of the External Relations and Partnerships Section, which sits within Partnerships and Resource Mobilisation Branch within the Financing and Partnerships Division. It aims to strengthen the engagement and partnership with all Member States, regional and intergovernmental organisations, in support of OCHA’s role in promoting principled and effective humanitarian action and to sustain and grow political and financial support to the multilateral humanitarian system. Responsibilities The intern will perform a variety of tasks, depending on the internship period, including but not limited to: • Supports in the monitoring, analysis and reporting on humanitarian needs . • Assists in the planning of events organized / co-organized by OCHA in Kuwait. • Supports in developing and disseminating information material on humanitarian issues and in ensuring visibility to OCHA-Kuwait partnerships. • Support in coordinating meetings and consultations with partners in the country. • Draft summaries, meeting minutes and reports. • Performs any other administrative work as required. Qualifications/special skillsTo qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: 1. Applicants must: (a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent); or (c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) in political and/or social science, international relations, public administration, law, economics, communication and media, or other related fields. 2. Applicants must: (a) be computer literate in standard software applications. (b) have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter; and (c) have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. LanguagesFluent in both English and Arabic Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) Additional InformationNot available. Intern Specific textInterns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.