This internship will be for a student interested in international affairs, human rights, and humanitarian work. The student will be required to work at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Geneva, Switzerland during the summer of 2020.

The internship will be based on the Geneva office and will involve working with UNHCR delegations and country offices on issues related to refugee protection, emergency response and preparedness, as well as humanitarian action. The student will also have the opportunity to visit projects funded by UNHCR in various countries across the globe. During their stay in Geneva, interns will have daily contact with senior UNHCR officials and staff members who can provide insights into the organization’s work.

The internship is unpaid but includes travel expenses and accommodation within Geneva. The duration of this internship is three months (June-August 2020), but shorter stays are possible if desired.

Unhcr is a humanitarian organization that works to protect refugees, forcibly displaced people and other victims of conflict.

We are currently seeking interns to work in our office in Geneva.

The internship will be for two months, starting in September 2019.

You will be working with the Communications team and will help develop communications materials for our partners and projects. You will also have the opportunity to learn about Unhcr’s mandate and projects, as well as how we engage with different audiences through social media.

Internship With Unhcr

Introduction

An internship with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is a great way to gain relevant work experience and get an insight into our work. The internship program is available for candidates with university degrees or students who have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies. The Internship Program offers eligible students the opportunity to acquire direct practical experience in UN and UNHCR operations. Practical experience gained as an intern can be beneficial in a variety of ways, such as enhancing personal knowledge and skills, improving employment prospects or facilitating decisions regarding future career choices. The duration of the Internship Programme ranges from two months to six months, depending on the needs of the Division/Section concerned and on the availability of suitable candidates

The Internship Program offers eligible students the opportunity to acquire direct practical experience in UN and UNHCR operations.

The internship program offers eligible students the opportunity to acquire direct practical experience in UN and UNHCR operations.

The internship provides an opportunity for students who have completed at least one year of university studies, are currently enrolled in a post-secondary program, and are not currently working in a paid position to gain experience through on-the-job training or an assignment with a United Nations agency or specialized agency of the UN system (i.e., IFAD, ILO) for up to three months. For those who may be interested but do not meet these criteria, there is another way: The Unhcr Humanitarian Tech Internship Program provides internships for passionate individuals who want to help refugees and displaced persons around the world.

Why you should apply for an internship with UNHCR

You should apply for an internship with UNHCR if you want to gain work experience and develop your skills, while gaining an insight into the work of UNHCR. It will give you a better understanding of the refugee situation, as well as the humanitarian sector in general.

Once you get your first job in the humanitarian sector, it’s important that you continue to build up your skills and expertise by taking advantage of opportunities to do so. This can include attending conferences or workshops (which are often full-time jobs), undertaking further study at university or distance learning courses on relevant subjects such as statistics, public relations or health management systems – amongst others – depending on what kind of role interests you most within this field.

UNHCR internships are not remunerated.

As an intern with UNHCR, you will not receive a salary. The agency is funded by voluntary contributions from governments and individuals, which means that interns are expected to pay their own travel expenses, living costs and other expenses related to their internship.

UNHCR has a very limited budget for international staff; therefore we are unable to provide any kind of stipend or reimbursement for interns’ expenses. Interns must be self-reliant and responsible for covering all costs related to their participation in the internship program (e.g., transportation between home/school/office during your stay in Geneva).

UN paid internship program

If you are interested in working for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), a paid internship program is an excellent way to get started. When you apply for an internship with UNHCR, you are expected to have at least one year of relevant work experience. The organization hires interns who have skills in various areas such as technology and communications, research and analysis, policy development, advocacy, legal services and administration. The length of time that each UN paid internship lasts varies from location to location but generally lasts anywhere from 3-6 months depending on the needs of the department where they will be working.

UNHCR hires approximately 300 interns per year through its various offices around the world who come from diverse backgrounds including students studying public policy; international relations or law; economics or business administration; development studies; journalism or communication arts; international relations; health sciences such as medicine or nursing; engineering science fields like environmental health engineering

An internship with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is a great way to gain relevant work experience and get an insight into our work.

• Gain work experience.
• Learn about the work of the UNHCR and its impact on people’s lives.
• A great way to gain an insight into our work, learn about humanitarian crises around the world and develop your professional network.

Internships are open to interns who meet all of these requirements:

• Full-time undergraduate or graduate students with at least one semester left in their program (undergraduate) or one year ahead of graduation (graduate). If you are enrolled in a joint degree program with another university, please contact us before applying for an internship as we might need additional information from your home university regarding your academic progress/schedule as well as any other relevant information depending on your course load;
• At least 18 years old;

Conclusion

I would highly recommend applying to the UNHCR internship program. I think it is a great way for young people who are interested in international development work to get their feet wet and learn about the field of humanitarian aid.