UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is offering a full-time internship within the Recruitment Unit of the Affiliate Partnerships and Recruitment Section under the Division of Human Resources at UNHCR Global Service Center in Budapest, Hungary.
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.
UNHCR’s Division of Human Resources (DHR) is a strategic, trusted and innovative business partner in enabling UNHCR to protect and respond to persons of concern by attracting, motivating, retaining and developing a talented, diverse and agile workforce, while nurturing a culture of excellence, respect and wellbeing for all.
The Affiliate Partnerships and Recruitment Section (APRS) functions under the Division of Human Resources (DHR). The mission of APRS is to ensure that UNHCR can attract the best talent and the right person for the right job.
The Recruitment Unit of APRS supports operations with the timely provision of highly skilled human resources. The unit delivers recruitment exercises, including screening, assessing and selection of external candidates under Talent Pools, International Fixed Term and Temporary Appointments, and Internships, as well as provides support and advice to job applicants, candidates and hiring managers on various administrative and human resources related issues.
We are seeking a motivated and proactive intern who will support the Recruitment Unit in Budapest with internships, policy guidance - communications and handling technical tickets.
Duties and responsibilities
In order to be considered for an internship, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
NOTE: An individual whose father, mother, son, daughter, brother or sister is a staff member of UNHCR, including a Temporary Appointment holder, is not eligible for an internship.
Desirable qualifications and skills:
Conditions:
It is a full-time role (40 hours per week). The successful candidate will be assigned to support the team in Budapest, Hungary; however, bearing in mind COVID-19 imposed restrictions, remote working arrangements are possible, and working from home will in any case sometimes be required.
Allowance: Interns who do not receive financial support from an outside party will receive an allowance to partially help to cover the cost of food, local transportation and living expenses.
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