Internships with UNHCR: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration of the internship?
For the internship to be worthwhile and effective, they will normally last no less than two months and no more than six months.
When are internships offered and when is the deadline for application?
Internships at UNHCR are on an on-going basis and are offered throughout the year, depending on the availability of meaningful assignments and the needs and capacity of units/offices to receive and supervise interns. There is no deadline for sending in your application form.
Where do you offer internships?
Internships can be offered at Headquarters and family duty stations in the Field. In the application form, you should indicate your preferred country of work. However, many of our offices do not provide internships on a regular basis and they often work in conditions which preclude the possibility of internships. For security reasons some offices cannot provide internships.
What type of work do interns do?
This will depend on the requirements of the unit/office, your qualifications and interests. Most interns work on a project which will benefit both them and UNHCR, in fields such as refugee protection (legal), international relations, administration, field work, etc.
Can I get any financial support from UNHCR?
UNHCR does not provide any financial support for interns.
How do I send my application form?
Applications must be submitted through the online application link. Since not all offices outside Headquarters have access to the central database, it is recommended that, in addition to the online application, requests for internships be also submitted directly by separate mail with a covering letter to the field/branch office concerned.
-
2022 WASH Annual Report
20 Mar 2023 The 2022 annual report provides an overview of WASH service provision in the UNHCR's operations. It highlights achievements in UNHCR's global efforts to ensure universal and equitable access to water, sanitation, and hygiene services that are environmentally sustainable to refugees and the host communities. -
High Commissioner's remarks at the International Donors' Conference 'Together for the people in Türkiye and Syria' in Brussels, Belgium
20 Mar 2023 -
UNHCR statement on Bangladesh, Myanmar bilateral pilot project on Rohingya returns
19 Mar 2023 -
UNHCR statement on Bangladesh, Myanmar bilateral pilot project on Rohingya returns
19 Mar 2023 -
High Commissioner's speech at the International Conference in Solidarity with Venezuelan Refugees and Migrants and their Host Countries and Communities in Brussels, Belgium
17 Mar 2023 -
Earthquake survivors in Türkiye count the devastating toll
17 Mar 2023 Ahmet Erkan and his family escaped last month's disaster with their lives, but like many they lost loved ones and their home and now face a long and uncertain road to recovery. -
Film world shows solidarity with refugees at Oscars and beyond
16 Mar 2023 More than 40 nominees and presenters at this year's major film awards wore UNHCR's #WithRefugees blue ribbon, culminating in strong support at 2023 Oscars ceremony. -
Across borders, South Sudan's displaced call for peace
16 Mar 2023 In the face of protracted conflict and climate-fuelled crises, those displaced within and from South Sudan jointly call for an end to conflict. -
Twelve years on, Syrian refugees face deepening debt and hunger
15 Mar 2023 As their displacement drags on and host countries struggle with multiple crises, Syrian refugees around the region are slipping further into poverty.