Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)H (no hardship)
Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
Family
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeInternship
Target Start Date2025-05-01
Deadline for ApplicationsMay 1, 2025
Terms of ReferenceORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:
The PROSPECTS Partnership is a joint initiative between humanitarian and development partners, using development financing provided by the Government of the Netherlands, to pursue long-term solutions to forced displacement. Under the partnership, UNHCR, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the International Labour Organization (ILO), UNICEF and the World Bank work together in eight countries across the Middle East and the Horn of Africa.
The intern will benefit from the unique opportunity to work on a flagship programme in support of the humanitarian-development nexus and the Global Compact on Refugees. The incumbent will not only be able to contribute to UNHCRโs work across several of the main refugee-hosting countries but also gain valuable insights into inter-agency collaboration and the agencyโs work with donor partners.
THE POSITION:
The intern will directly contribute to UNHCRโs coordination of the PROSPECTS Partnership and support engagement with partner agencies and the donor. The intern will be placed within Donor Group VI, located within UNHCRโs Donor Relations and Resource Mobilization Service in the Division of External Relations. However, s/he will support the wider UNHCR PROSPECTS team (Division of External Relations, Division of Resilience & Solutions, Division of International Protection) on a range of administrative, coordination, and communication tasks. The intern may also contribute to supporting wider engagement with government donors within the Donor Group.
The ideal candidate will be a recent or current graduate student within a field relevant to UNHCRโs work. The team is looking for a proactive and dynamic team player able to interact with a wide range of colleagues in a professional and goal-oriented way. S/he should bring excellent organization skills and be an effective written and verbal communicator. Adaptability to fast-changing environments and ability to prioritise competing demands while working consistently towards agreed deliverables are indispensable.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The internโs tasks will include, but will not be limited to:
โข Supporting internal coordination and information flow between HQ Divisions, Regional Bureaux and country offices.
โข Support preparation, summarising action items and following up on inter-agency meetings and working groups.
โข Supporting the preparation of annual Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Sessions.
โข Supporting knowledge management and case study development on PROSPECTS interventions and sustainable responses.
Minimum qualifications required
In order to be considered for an internship, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
โข Be either a recent graduate (having completed their studies within two years of applying) or a current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a university or higher education facility accredited by IAU/UNESCO ; and
โข Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of UNHCR .
โข Not have exhausted the maximum cumulative internship period with UNHCR, including any prior internships (8 months for full-time and 12 months for part-time).
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
โข English at B2 level is a requirement. Arabic language skills are an asset.
โข Current or recent graduate studies in a subject relevant to UNHCRโs work are highly desirable.
โข Understanding of refugee protection challenges, particularly in East Africa, the Horn of Africa, and the Middle East is highly desirable.
โข Applicants with a lived experience of forced displacement are especially encouraged to apply.
WORKING ARRANGEMENT: FULL-TIME, 100%
LOCATION: Geneva, Switzerland
ALLOWANCE: Interns who do not receive financial support from an outside party will receive an allowance to partially help to cover the cost of food, local transportation and living expenses.
TRAVEL: Unless provided or paid by external sponsoring entities, UNHCR reimburses interns engaged from a location outside of the country of the duty station for the ticket costs of their outward and return travel to/from the duty station by the most economical route available on economy class, irrespective of the duration of the journey. Reimbursement shall be limited to the authorized outward and return travel between the internโs country of residence and the internโs duty station, or actual route of travel, whichever is lower.
Before travel is undertaken, the selected intern must obtain authorization in writing from the hiring office. Such authorization must include the approved cost of the ticket. Internships normally last two to six months with the possibility of extension up to eight months for full-time internships and twelve months for part-time internships.
OBLIGATIONS:
Acquiring and renewing current visas, residence permits including all associated costs, obtaining medical certification and compliance with taxation requirements (if applicable) are the responsibility of the intern.
The selected candidate will need to provide UNHCR with a proof of health insurance coverage applicable to the assigned internship location and a certificate of good health from a qualified medical practitioner certifying their fitness for work and travel. In the event the selected candidate is not able to produce the required certificates, they will not be admitted to the Internship Programme.
If you are a person with a disability and you expect you may face challenges during the recruitment process, you can indicate it in your application form.
There are options to select any health conditions you may have and outline any necessary adjustments related to disabilities during the recruitment phases. Providing this information is optional. It will be treated as strictly confidential and used only for the purpose of finding out how to better assist you during the recruitment process.
Adjustments for candidates with disabilities will be provided as best as possible and as needed upon request.
All candidates will be assessed based on meeting the requirements for each vacancy in relation to experience, skills, and education.
The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing or training). We welcome applications from candidates with a refugee or stateless background.
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