UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, takes the lead in protecting people forced to flee wars and persecution around the world, providing life-saving aid including shelter, food and water to ensure their basic safety, rights and dignity. With 18,879 women and men working in 137​ countries, we work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of 89.3 million forcibly displaced people worldwide.
Our dedicated and professional staff work around the clock in roles including legal protection, community services, public affairs, health and more. Despite the challenges they can face, our staff are proud to work for UNHCR and determined to make a positive impact.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is seeking applicants for a part-time or full-time internship with the Strategic Communications and Outreach Unit at Multi-Country Office Washington.

Established in December 1950, UNHCR is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for asylum-seekers, refugees, returnees, internally displaced communities and stateless people. Every year, millions of men, women and children are forced to flee their homes to escape conflict and persecution. UNHCR currently operates in over 130 countries, using its long expertise to protect and care for millions.

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Why a career with UNHCR?

Our dedicated staff work to protect and assist people fleeing conflict and persecution at a time when global forced displacement is at a record high. Our colleagues bring a wide range of specialized skills, including expertise in legal protection, administration, community services, public affairs, health and other disciplines.

Disability inclusion

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 U.S. Strategic Communications and Outreach team provides information on global refugee crises and UNHCR’s role protecting and assisting refugees to U.S. and Caribbean media outlets and engages U.S. audiences through strategic partnerships, digital outreach, campaigns, exhibits and events.  
 
The position

The intern will gain unique knowledge about UNHCR’s global role, capabilities, programs, and impact, and the role of communications and outreach in achieving UNHCR’s mandate.

Duties and responsibilities

• Support staff with outreach, including media relations, digital media, multi-media projects, events, exhibits and campaigns to ensure public awareness and support for refugees and UNHCR’s work;  

• Assist in the production of multimedia projects, graphic design, digital media;  

• Assist in the management of multimedia content;  

• Assist with monitoring media coverage of UNHCR’s work, refugees, asylum-seekers, and humanitarian assistance;  

• Research and respond to information requests from the general public;  

• Attend relevant external events and prepare summaries of content;  

• Undertake other projects as needed to further assist the U.S. Strategic Communications and Outreach team’s work.  

Minimum qualifications required

In order to be considered for an internship, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:

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

Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of UNHCR.

Desirable qualifications and skills

• Proficiency in multimedia production tools and software, such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, InDesign or Premiere Pro;

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

• Possess an understanding of journalism, media relations and communications;  

• Demonstrated commitment or strong interest in international relations, refugee issues, and humanitarian response;  

• Superior command of the English language with excellent written and oral communication skills;  

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize with minimal supervision. Attention to detail

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