United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) recruitment for Protection Intern Application Form Here. Based in UNHCR Nigeria’s Abuja office, this internship offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in supporting UNHCR’s protection response, and in particular in the context of the humanitarian emergency situation in North East Nigeria.
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Protection Intern Job Description
Under the supervision of the Associate Protection Officer, The intern shall:
- Follow developments in the protection situation in the Nigeria and contribute to analysis for protection activities taking place;
- Assist UNHCR in its role as co-lead of the PSWG, including by supporting the Secretariat, organising pertinent meetings (including meetings Sub-Sector Working Groups and other Sectors), drafting minutes and providing briefing summaries;
- Draft or provide inputs to all necessary documents including reports, strategies, letters and speeches, etc.;
- Assist the Protection Team with development of, monitoring and reporting on protection activities, including trainings;
- Assist the protection team in gathering systematic country of origin and other research information;
- Provide assistance to the development of information materials, including power point presentations, policy papers, meeting minutes, etc.;
- Perform other related duties, as required
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- University degree in law, international (humanitarian/human rights) law, human rights or similar fields
- Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical abilities and research skills
- Excellent inter-personal skills and interest to work particularly with NGOs and government institutions
- Strong attention to detail, proactive approach, ability to work quickly under pressure and juggle multiple tasks
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and basic administrative skills
- Fluency in written and spoken English
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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
Candidates must be Nigerian nationals.
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 current student 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.
How to apply for the Job
All interested and qualified candidates should click on the application link provided here- career.unhcr.ng to apply.
Job Deadline: 2019-08-01 Midnight
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