Applications for the 2024 UNHCR Internship Program are now being accepted. International undergraduate and graduate students in any academic discipline are eligible to apply for this paid internship, which provides a great chance to obtain experience abroad.
The UNHCR offers internships at its field offices in Geneva, Amman, Copenhagen, Budapest, and other cities. With these roles, interns can collaborate with prominent UN mentors on important projects. There is no enrollment cost or need to take the IELTS or TOEFL; the program is partially financed and covers living expenses, local transportation, and meals. Anytime in the year is a good time to start an internship, which lasts two to six months with the possibility of an eight-month extension.
The UNHCR is looking for driven people who can infuse their humanitarian work with new perspectives. This is a fantastic opportunity to support your academic and professional objectives while enhancing your resume and gaining real-world experience.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Accepting applications from all across the world.
- Students must be enrolled full-time in graduate or undergraduate programs at universities or other higher education institutions recognized by UNESCO in order to be eligible.
- Additionally, eligible are recent graduates who finished their coursework within the last two years.
- For the job, there are no language proficiency requirements, including IELTS.
- At the time of application, applicants cannot have immediate family members (brother, father, mother, or sister) employed by UNHCR as affiliates or staff.
Financial coverage: Partially Funded
Benefits:
- An allowance is provided to interns to cover living expenses, food, and local transit costs.
- Return travel expenses to and from the duty station are covered by UNHCR.
- Visa-related expenses are not reimbursed; however, UNHCR offers assistance with the required paperwork.
- Get practical experience in a significant, international company.
- Use this UN internship experience to strengthen and modernize your resume.
- Make relationships and expand your network with powerful professionals.
- In 2024, these paid internships present a great chance to improve your possibilities.
Deadline: Not specific
