Esta oportunidad está destinada a todos los países
Región elegible
Todas las regiones
Benefits
Intern will get the chance to work with special projects and assignments relating to international protection in support of the Deputy Regional Representative, as necessary.
They’ll gain a deeper knowledge of the work of UNHCR, as well as of the frameworks governing the organization’s interventions, rules and regulation and to practice and develop analytical skills and other professional working skills, such as project and time management, prioritization, teamwork, presentation skills, etc.
Eligibilities
Bachelor’s Degree, either already obtained or in-process;
Strong interest in refugee rights, international relations, human rights and humanitarian response;
Familiarity with Microsoft Access databases a plus;
English language (fluency required); Fluency in French or Spanish (preferred).
Intern have to committed both full-time (40 hours/week) and part-time (minimum 20 hours/week) internships are available, for a minimum of ten weeks.
Eligible Regions: Open For All.
Application Process
Applications must be complete or they will not be considered. Please send resume, cover letter, a brief writing sample (2-3 pages), and dates of availability to the US Protection Unit Intern Coordinator, UNHCR, 1800 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20036, Fax: 202-296-5660, Email: [email protected]
Note in the subject line “U.S. PROTECTION UNIT – NON-LEGAL INTERNSHIP” and include the semester/year for which the internship is desired.
Application deadlines can be found on the official website.