Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)H (no hardship)
Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
Family
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeInternship
Target Start Date2023-06-01
Job Posting End DateMay 17, 2023
Terms of ReferenceThe ideal candidate for the Division of International Protection (DIP)
Duties and responsibilities
• Support research and development of guidance documents, reports etc. on the various thematic areas falling under the CBP Unit’s responsibility.
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• Support the development and facilitation of learning initiatives led or co-led by the CBP Unit, as required.
• Support the work of the UNHCR inter-divisional Task Team on Engagement and Partnership with Organizations led by Displaced and Stateless Persons.
• Support collaboration with the International Disability Alliance, especially in the area of meaningful participation of displaced and stateless persons with disabilities.
• Support the collection and update of promising practices on CBP and AGD at the regional and country levels.
• Support the daily administration of the CBP Unit online filing system, relevant internal and external UNHCR webpages, and SharePoint platforms.
• Support with the management of the DIP-CBP mailbox, including monitoring the inbox and responding to or forwarding messages as per provided guidance.
• Support drafting of reports and talking points on CBP and AGD relevant topics.
• Support the organization of initiatives and development of communications related to international events such as IDAHOTB.
• Support regular and ad hoc analysis of protection data, including pledges ahead of the Global Refugee Forum (GRF) 2023.
• Assist with conference/meeting preparations as required and provide support to the CBP Unit with any other administrative tasks as necessary, including for virtual meetings/webinars and capacity building activities.
• Assist with notetaking during meetings or workshops as required.
Eligibility
To be considered for an internship, candidates must:
- be a recent graduate* or current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a university or higher education facility accredited by UNESCO;
- have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant to, or of interest to, the work of the organization; and
- 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.
*Recent graduates are considered to be candidates who completed their studies within two years of applying for an internship with UNHCR.
Community-Based Protection (CBP) Unit Intern will:
• Have a background in social work, law, anthropology, development studies or any other relevant field;
• Present proven experience in working with Microsoft Office programmes. Preference will be given to candidates with advanced skills in Excel, SharePoint, and Adobe.
• Have good oral and written English skills. Knowledge of French, Arabic or Spanish is an asset;
• Have proven research and analytical skills;
• Have good communication skills and experience working in a diverse team;
• Be able to work independently, be proactive and adapt quickly to fast changing requirements; and
• Display professional and personal integrity.
*Previous experience of working for forcibly displaced or stateless people is an asset.
The 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.
Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.
We welcome applications from candidates with a refugee background.
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Other informationCBP InternshipThis position doesn't require a functional clearance
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