InternshipUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

UNHCR Internship Programme

Interns without outside financial support receive an allowance to partially support food, local transportation, and living costs. Remote internships are also compensated. UNHCR may reimburse eligible return travel to and from the duty station when not provided by a sponsor. Interns are responsible for medical insurance and visa costs.Rolling / no deadlineVarious UNHCR locations, including Geneva headquarters, global service centres, and field country offices; some internships may be approved for telework.· Humanitarian affairs, refugee studies, international development, public policy, law, communications, and other fields relevant to UNHCR work

About this opportunity

A practical work-experience programme for eligible students and recent graduates seeking experience in the humanitarian sector in line with their academic programme and career aspirations.

Application details

Duration: Normally 2–6 months, with possible extension up to 8 months full-time or 12 months part-time, including prior UNHCR internships.

Search current internship vacancies on the UNHCR recruitment platform at https://unhcr.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/External and apply through the individual vacancy. UNHCR states that it does not charge a fee at any stage of recruitment. Review the official internship page and UNHCR application guidance before applying.

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