UNHCR Internship Program 2022 Application Update

– UNHCR Internship Program –

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is now accepting applications from suitably qualified students for their UNHCR Internship Program. It is a fully-funded scholarship for all students.

About the Internship

The UNHCR Internship Program is for competent, highly driven, and passionate individuals willing to work as humanitarians. UNHCR internship program will provide an allowance for food and local transportation, however, interns must cover any cost that goes above the allowance.

The UNHCR internship program’s duration is up to six months; this program will allow the interns to develop enthusiasm and abilities that will help them advance in their careers in the future.

Benefits of UNHCR Internship Program

1. Interns who are not receiving financial support from another party will receive an allowance for food and local transport.

2. However, interns are required to cover any expense that goes above allowance, and they must arrange medical insurance and provide proof of insurance to UNHCR.

Eligibility Criteria

Here are the criteria for the UNHCR internship program:

1. Candidates whose immediate relatives are employees at UNHCR cannot apply.

2. Candidates from around the world can apply regardless of their nationalities.

3. Also, candidates must be undergraduate or graduate students from a university or higher education institution.

4. However, recent graduates are also eligible to apply.

5. In addition, candidates must have completed at least 2 years of their undergraduate program in a relevant field or an area of interest by the organization’s work.

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Application Process

1. Candidates must first register for an account before applying online and completing online profiles.

2. Candidates must select the specific open position once they have successfully registered.

3. In addition, Candidates then must be able to communicate and be proficient in English. Knowledge of UNHCR’s second language is not required, although it is advantageous. (Arabic/Chinese/French/Russian/Spanish).

4. Make sure to carefully compose your motivational letter/personal statement since it will demonstrate your previous experience and eligibility for the position.

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Application Deadline

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