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UNHCR Internship Programme

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Opportunity Information

Posted By: Dawda Wally

Type: Internship

Category: Internship

Funding: Partially Funded

Deadline: Not Specified

Status: Active

Link: https://www.unhcr.org/get-involved/work-us/careers-unhcr/types-contracts-and-appointments/internships

Eligibility
•Be a recent graduate (having completed studies within one to two years of applying) or currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme at a university or higher education institution accredited by UNESCO
•Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of UNHCR
•Not have immediate relatives (e.g., father, mother, brother, sister, son, or daughter) currently employed by UNHCR
•Demonstrate strong interest in humanitarian work and the mission of UNHCR
•Possess excellent working knowledge of English and/or French; proficiency in another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish) is an asset
Details
The UNHCR Internship Programme offers eligible students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain direct practical experience in UNHCR's work under the direct supervision of experienced UNHCR staff.
Internships are offered at UNHCR Headquarters in Geneva, Regional Bureaux, and country operations around the world.
The typical duration of an internship ranges from two to six months.
Internship vacancies are advertised individually on the UNHCR careers portal as positions become available throughout the year.
Financial Benefits
•Non-sponsored interns receive a Food and Local Transportation Allowance (FLTA) to help cover basic living and commuting costs (stipend amount varies based on the duty station)
•Coverage under UNHCR's medical and accident insurance scheme for service-incurred illness or injury
•Hands-on professional experience, mentorship, and training within a United Nations agency
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