About UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organisation dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution. Formally known as the Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR was established by the General Assembly of the United Nations in 1950 in the aftermath of the Second World War to help the millions of people who had lost their homes.
About UNHCR Internships
The United Nations Refugee Agency Internships Programme offers eligible students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain experience in the humanitarian sector in line with their academic programme and future career aspirations. Internships are offered at various locations, including UNHCR headquarters in Geneva, the Global Service Centres in Amman, Budapest and Copenhagen, or in field country offices. Subject to approval of their managers, interns may telework within or outside of the country of duty station. Internships are advertised on the main UNHCR recruitment platform and new opportunities are regularly added.
Eligibility | Who can apply?
- Candidates from all the member countries in UNHCR are eligible to apply for this internship.
- Be a recent graduate or current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a university or higher education facility accredited by UNESCO.
Note: Recent graduates are considered to be candidates who completed their studies within two years of applying for an internship with UNHCR.
- Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant to, or of interest to, the work of the organisation.
- Do not have immediate relatives (father, mother, brother, or sister) working for UNHCR as a staff member on any contract type or as an affiliate at the time of application.
- Candidates applying to UNHCR Internships are required to be fully proficient in English with minimum level B2. A working knowledge of a second UN language (Arabic/Chinese/French/Russian/Spanish) or additional language(s) at B2 level may be essential or desirable based on operational needs.
Finance and Benefits
- Interns will receive a monthly allowance to partially help support costs related to food, local transportation and living expenses. for Interns who can receive financial support from an outside party they will not take an allowance.
Note: The allowance for full-time internships corresponds to
- 50% of the monthly net salary of the General Service (GS) level 3 step 1 in “H” duty stations.
- 70% of the monthly net salary of the GS level 3 step 1 in all other duty stations.
- The allowance for part-time internships is calculated at 50% of the applicable rate of the full-time allowance at the respective duty station. Remote internships are also compensated.
- Unless travel tickets provided or paid by sponsoring entitles, UNHCR will reimburse the interns for the round trip travel to and from the country of the duty station by the most economical route available irrespective of the duration of the journey.
- For interns who need Visa, they have to arrange for the visa and cover the related costs, UNHCR can provide support with the required documents.
- Candidates are responsible for arranging medical insurance and for providing proof to UNHCR of valid medical insurance covering the period of the contract.
Length of the Internship
Internships can begin at any time during the year and normally last between two to six months with the possibility of extension:
- up to eight months for full-time; or
- up to 12 months for part-time internships.
Above maximum periods apply cumulatively, including any prior internships at UNHCR.
How to apply?
Interested candidates should apply via the main UNHCR recruitment platform
Note: Each internship position has different deadline and start date
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