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UNHCR Internship Programs

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Ready for a challenge? Tackle UNHCR Internship Programs that deliver meaningful assignments and access to senior leadership.

UNHCR‡s Internship Program offers eligible students and recent graduates, like you, the opportunity to gain experience in the humanitarian sector in an international environment. We have made a list of “UNHCR Internships” for your bright future.

Below is our current list of UNHCR Internships. Have a look around and if there‡s one that fits you, please apply. Good Luck!

Administration & Information Technology Intern

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is proud to offer the vacant position of Administration & Information Technology Intern. Interns will participate in a range of activities with the Information and Technology (ICT)/ Human Resources, Finance and Programme within the Admin Unit.

Provided By: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Type: N//A
Duration: N//A
Deadline: Open
Apply Now: http://www.unhcr.org/5af5a9c44.pdf

External Relations Intern

UNHCR would like to invite applicants for the vacancy of External Relations Intern.  Applicant should have proficiency in PowerPoint and Microsoft Word for this post. Internships will be for 2-4 months for 20-40 hours per week

Provided By: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Type: Full time
Duration:  2-4 months
Deadline: Open
Apply Now: http://www.unhcr.org/5af5ab3d4.pdf

U.S. Protection – Non-Legal Intern

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Washington Regional Office seeks a Protection Intern to assist staff in its U.S. Protection and Solutions Unit. This is an internship for undergraduate students, graduate students, or recent graduates.

Provided By: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Type: N//A
Duration: N//A
Deadline: Open
Apply Now: http://www.unhcr.org/5af5b1a04.pdf

U.S. Protection – Legal Intern

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Washington Regional Office is looking for a Legal Intern to assist staff in its Protection and Solutions Unit (PSU).  To be eligible for this internship applicants must be a 2L, 3/4L or LL.M. student.

Provided By: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Type: N//A
Duration: N//A
Deadline: Open
Apply Now: http://www.unhcr.org/5b4e3be04.pdf

Caribbean Protection – Legal Intern

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Washington Regional Office for the United States and the Caribbean is searching interns for its Caribbean Protection Unit. Interns will participate in a range of activities within the Caribbean Protection Unit and will become familiar with the daily realities of working in a large humanitarian organization.

Provided By: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Type: N//A
Duration: N//A
Deadline: Open
Apply Now: http://www.unhcr.org/5af5b14e4.pdf

Public Information Intern

UNHCR‡s Regional Office, Washington offers the Public Information Intern Program. Applicants should possess an understanding of journalism, media relations and communications to apply for this position. Internships will be for 2-4 months for 20-40 hours per week.

Provided By: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Type: Full time
Duration:  2-4 months
Deadline: Open
Apply Now: http://www.unhcr.org/5afaf9ef4.pdf

Resettlement Intern

The Resettlement Section in the Protection and Solutions Unit in UNHCR Washington is inviting applicants for its Resettlement Intern Program. The Resettlement unit intern will assist staff in working on projects in all three areas with a primary focus on resettlement out of the Caribbean region.

Provided By: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Type: N//A
Duration: N//A
Deadline: Open
Apply Now: http://www.unhcr.org/5af5b1e44.pdf

Internship at Public Health Section, Division of Programme Support and Management (DPSM)

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is welcoming applicants for its Internship at Public Health Section, Division of Programme Support and Management (DPSM). In order to be considered eligible for this internship, applicants should have a degree in Public Health, Information Systems, Data Management (or currently undertaking studies in a University programme towards a relevant degree).

Provided By: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Type: N//A
Duration: 5 months
Deadline: August 9, 2018
Apply Now: http://www.unhcr.org/5b601ba07

Internship at the Division of Programme Support and Management (DPSM)

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is glad to offer Internship at the Division of Program Support and Management (DPSM). Recent graduate (those persons who completed their studies within one year of applying) or current student in a graduate/undergraduate school program from a university or higher education facility accredited by UNESCO can apply for this internship.

Provided By:  United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Type: N//A
Duration: 6 months
Deadline: August 9, 2018
Apply Now: http://www.unhcr.org/5b5b05657

Internship  at the Office of the Staff Council

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is happy to announce the availability of Internship at the Office of the Staff Council. Applicants should have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of the Organization to be eligible for this internship.

Provided By: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Type: Full time
Duration:: 3 – 4 months
Deadline: August 8, 2018
Apply Now: http://www.unhcr.org/5b586f4b7