Internship (Paid) | UNHCR
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN refugee agency, through its official UNHCR recruitment platform, is offering multiple internship positions across worldwide offices and inviting applications from talented, passionate, and highly motivated individuals from around the world. The internships are designed for students currently pursuing undergraduate/graduate degree programs or those who have recently graduated in relevant fields from recognized institutes, to gain practical work experience while working on UNHCR’s ongoing real-time projects under the supervision of UNHCR experts.
Overview
Host Organization: UNHCR
Eligible Countries: Open for All Nationals
Programme Type: Internship
Internship Duration: 2–6 Months
Coverage: Fully Funded
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
- 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
- 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)
- be proficient in English at minimum B2 level.
*Recent graduates are considered to be candidates who completed their studies within two years of applying for an internship with UNHCR.
Location
Internships are offered at various locations, including UNHCR headquarters in Geneva, the Global Service Centres in Amman, Budapest and Copenhagen, or in field country offices. Subject to approval of their managers, interns may telework within or outside of the country of duty station.
Internships are made available based on the needs of offices and their capacity to receive and supervise interns and provide them with meaningful assignments.
Length of placement
Internships can begin at any time during the year and normally last between two to six months with the possibility of extension:
- up to eight months for full-time; or
- up to 12 months for part-time internships.
Above maximum periods apply cumulatively, including any prior internships at UNHCR.
Benefits
- Round-trip air travel costs for the international interns
- Visa assistance for international interns
- A competitive allowance to cover food, transportation, and living costs for the duration of the program.