Duties and Responsibilities may include: Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office and the Protection Unit Coordinator, the intern will be asked to perform the following activities:
- Answers and responds to individual queries from asylum seekers and other persons of concern to UNHCR, regarding the asylum process and humanitarian assistance;
- Assists the Protection Unit with information sessions for people in need of international protection;
- Identification of cases with specific protection needs for the promotion of durable solutions;
- Supports the compilation/research of developments in the field of legislation, regulations and relevant country of origin information;
- Contributes to the prevention of refoulement or expulsion through trainings to local authorities;
- Systematizes information to monitor protection activities and procedures;
- Provides logistical support to the Protection Unit or other Units when and as necessary;
- Performs other duties as required.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree, either already obtained or in-process, preferably in Social Sciences or International Relations.
- Ability to produces high quality reports, excellent writing skills
- Proficiency in Excel and Word
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Spanish is indispensable for the post; fluent English is a requirement to perform duties
Remarks:
- Proposed internship period: starting on November 2016.
- There is no expectation of employment at the end of the Internship.
- United Nations interns are not paid. All costs related to travel, insurance, accommodation, and living expenses must be borne by either the interns or their sponsoring institutions.
- Visa: The intern will be responsible for obtaining and financing the necessary visas.
- Travel: The intern will arrange and finance the travel to the United Nations location where the internship will be completed.
- Medical insurance: The intern will be responsible for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during the internship and must show proof of a valid medical insurance coverage.
HOW TO APPLY:
The application consists of an the applicant’s Curriculum Vitae and an introductory letter, indicating their specific personal and professional interest for the internship.
Only those shortlisted shall be contacted and interviewed.
Applicants must send their application by email to Ana Rubiela Rodríguez (ecuib@unhcr.org).
