Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

H (no hardship)

Family

Internship

2024-01-03

January 18, 2024

Operational context
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency is a global organization mandated by the UN General Assembly, dedicated to protection and finding solutions for refugees, forcibly displaced and stateless persons.

UNHCR is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people. Every year, millions of men, women and children are forced to flee their homes to escape conflict and persecution. We are in over 130 countries, using our expertise to protect and care for millions.

UNHCR promotes the economic inclusion of refugees to enable them to become self-sufficient and help alleviate pressure on host communities (as outlined in Global Compact Goals 1 and 2).
The Livelihoods and Economic Inclusion Unit provides guidance and builds capacity in the field to: advocate for an enabling environment for refugee work; convene relevant stakeholders, including the private sector, humanitarian and development actors, and governments to expand refugees’ access to economic opportunities; and promote results-based and market-driven approaches to improve economic inclusion outcomes for refugee and host communities.
UNHCR, employs “3 lines of defense” to manage risk and exercise effective oversight and accountability. The first and second lines include oversight mechanisms – whose functions are risk management and oversight. The third line provides independent assurance that risk management is working in the organization as intended.

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Officer, the incumbent will play an active role in strengthening the 1st line of defense in country office.
He/she will work closely with UNHCR’s livelihoods partners, government agencies, the private sector and financial service providers as well as other relevant stakeholders to enhance economic inclusion and improve the self-reliance of Persons of Concern (PoC) and host community members. He/she will also liaise with other UNHCR cross-cutting areas such as protection, education, cash, partnerships, research and analysis, SGBV, solutions, complementary pathways and more. To document good practices, results and generate knowledge. The intern will work closely with the supervisor to support UNHCR’s databases and support the regular exchange of information and coordination between different stakeholders: humanitarian, development and governmental.

The position
The incumbent will support the strategic vision to align livelihoods and economic inclusion efforts with the Global Compact for Refugees (GCR), which emphasizes the need to mobilize other actors and take a whole-of-society approach to empower refugees and help alleviate pressure on host countries.

Duties and responsibilities
• Support knowledge management by building a repository of good practices, case studies and resources to be disseminated, develop/ promote communication materials, follow communication platforms, including social media,
• Support coordination of the Unit’s work by providing logistical support for events, meetings, and trainings, taking minutes of meetings, tracking important action items to ensure completion, and tracking engagement with partners;
• Provide support in writing reports, fact sheets and PowerPoint presentations;
• Translate some reports and/or documents;
• Assist with various daily tasks.
• Perform any other tasks as needed.

Essential minimum qualifications and professional experience required
• The ideal candidate will:
• Excellent writing, analytical and task management skills;
• Strong organizational skills especially analytical skills and attention to details
• Have good written and verbal skills in English and Polish;
• Demonstrated skills in social media and online communication tools/platforms;
• Demonstrated experience in project management;
• Pro-active interpersonal and communication skills, excellent for a multi-cultural environment;
• Good prioritizing and self-management skills to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working with humanitarian and/or development actors;
• Have knowledge/experience working in the area of economic inclusion and livelihoods;
• Demonstrated skills in computer software; knowledge of graphic design is an advantage;
• Work experience in research institutes and/or development agencies is desirable;
• Experience working on refugees/displaced populations is desirable;
• Be able to multi-task and to prioritize workload;
• Be a flexible team-player

Eligibility
In order to be considered for an internship, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
• Recent graduate (those persons who completed their studies within one year of applying) or student currently in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a university or higher education facility accredited by UNESCO; and
• Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of the Organization.

An individual whose father, mother, son, daughter, brother or sister is a staff member of UNHCR, including a Temporary Appointment holder or a member of the Affiliate Workforce, is not eligible for an internship

Location
The successful candidate will be based with the team in Warsaw, Poland.

Conditions
The internship is for three months (with possibility of extension to a maximum of 8 months) and the start date is 19 February 2024. It is a full-time role with working hours starting from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Please note that the terms of internship are defined by UNHCR latest regulation on internships.

Depending on the circumstances, there is a possibility the successful candidate will perform certain duties remotely and/or from home.

Travel and obtaining and renewing current visas and residence permits including all associated costs, are the responsibility of the intern.

Please note that the terms of internship, as defined by UNHCR practice, include the payment of a Food and Local Transportation Allowance (FLTA). In case the intern is sponsored by another source during the internship this will be deducted from the FLTA.

To apply
The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Belated and incomplete applications will not be accepted.

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This position doesn’t require a functional clearance