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.
-
UNHCR Specific Needs Codes - Disability Guidance
22 Dec 2022 This document aims to improve the identification of persons with disabilities as an entry point to strengthened access to protection, assistance and solutions. It is intended for staff and partners conducting registration activities, including where registration is conducted in collaboration with or solely by state authorities. -
Child's joy helps Syrian refugee family weather Lebanon's economic crisis
22 Dec 2022 Born without a forearm, Sarah's playful spirit gives her struggling family strength as economic crisis makes a tough situation harder still. -
how to apply for positions at UNHCR
22 Dec 2022 -
UNHCR welcomes new legislation to address internal displacement in Honduras
22 Dec 2022 -
UNHCR Specific Needs Codes - Disability Interview Guide
21 Dec 2022 This guide supports colleagues and partners using the Specific Needs Codes for Disability in registration protection interviews, vulnerability assessments and other relevant data collection efforts. -
Despite multiple displacements, Honduran woman emerges as a pillar of her community
21 Dec 2022 Each time violence or tragedy erupted in her life, Laura* found herself forced to flee. But a women's organization has helped give her the strength to carry on and become a leader. -
To my refugee grandad, who taught me to dream
21 Dec 2022 In this occasional series, we feature letters from people to refugees who have shaped their lives. -
With a fifth of the world's forcibly displaced in the Americas, UNHCR's Grandi calls for urgent solutions
19 Dec 2022 -
MIRPS Support Platform and the Honduras National Coordination Roundtable
19 Dec 2022