Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)A (least hardship)
Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
Family
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeInternship
Target Start Date2024-08-31
Job Posting End DateAugust 17, 2024
Terms of ReferenceDuties and Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of Protection Officer and direct supervision Senior Protection Associate, the intern will be assigned the following duties:
โข Assist the team in enhancing counselling of vulnerable families with special attention to GBV survivors and children at risk.
โข Assist the team in reception of individuals and families seeking support from UNHCR.
โข Assist the team in drafting letters in English and Arabic, and different forms of communication with external parties.
โข Where possible, provide inputs and contribute to project development, policy development, and implementation of relevant protection strategies
โข Assist the Team or contribute towards the development of identifying persons with special needs at reception.
โข Perform any other functions as required
Minimum qualifications required
โข Bachelorsโ Degree in Social Sciences/Law/Psychology/Sociology/Social Work/ Gender Studies or related discipline.
โข Ability to work as part of a team
โข Good analytical and drafting skills
โข Strong verbal and written ability in English and Arabic
โข Good intercultural communication skills
โข Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and good web skills
โข Must have substantial knowledge of the local conditions.
โข Demonstrated knowledge of GBV, child protection and refugee protection desired.
โข Experience working with vulnerable individuals.
In order to be considered for an internship, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
โข Recent graduate (those persons who completed their studies within one year of applying) or current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a university or higher education facility accredited by UNESCO; and
โข Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of the Organization.
An individual whose father, mother, son, daughter, brother or sister is a staff member of UNHCR, including a Temporary Appointment holder or a member of the Affiliate Workforce, is not eligible for an internship.
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.
Standard Job Description
Required Languages English
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Desired Languages
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Additional Qualifications
Skills
Education
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Work Experience
Other informationNAThis position doesn't require a functional clearance
Home-BasedNo