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.

UNHCR 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.

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.

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ORGANIZATIONAL 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.

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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 UNHCR’s work across several of the main refugee-hosting countries but also gain valuable insights into inter-agency collaboration and the agency’s work with donor partners.

THE POSITION:
The intern will directly contribute to UNHCR’s 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 UNHCR’s 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 UNHCR’s 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 intern’s tasks will include, but will not be limited to:
• Supporting internal coordination and information flow between HQ Divisions, Regional Bureaux and country offices.
• Support preparation, summarising action items and following up on inter-agency meetings and working groups.
• Supporting the preparation of annual Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Sessions.
• 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:
• 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 .
• 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:
• English at B2 level is a requirement. Arabic language skills are an asset.
• Current or recent graduate studies in a subject relevant to UNHCR’s work are highly desirable.
• Understanding of refugee protection challenges, particularly in East Africa, the Horn of Africa, and the Middle East is highly desirable.
• Applicants with a lived experience of forced displacement are especially encouraged to apply.

WORKING ARRANGEMENT: FULL-TIME, 100%