Project Coordination Intern 160 views5 applications

Background information

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people. UNHCR teams are in some 127 countries, using their expertise to protect and care for millions of people.

The intern will be placed within UNHCR Country Office in Tunis, responsible for protecting and assisting refugees and asylum seekers arriving in Tunisia. Currently there are more than 3,300 people of concern to UNHCR’s mandate, including 1,700 refugees.

This internship is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to UNHCR’s humanitarian and protection work in the North Africa region, while simultaneously increasing his/her knowledge in the areas of project coordination and management, reporting and donor relations. The selected candidate will also have the opportunity to participate in meetings and briefings and benefit from in-house technical and on-the-job training opportunities (as appropriate).

Duties and responsibilities

UNHCR is seeking a dedicated, dynamic and proactive intern, with strong interest in refugee and asylum issues. The intern will be expected to be flexible and work on multiple tasks with varying deadlines. The selected candidate will be assisting the Project Coordinator with the following key duties:

· Assist in fulfilling donor’s reporting requirements and prepare various materials including analysis related to UNHCR’s operation in Tunisia for internal and external use;

· Support the compilation of narrative reports on specific projects, in compliance with specific donor requirements;

· In collaboration with respective units, help prepare submissions for specific funding from donors or provide other information donors may require;

· Contribute to pursuing opportunities for donor engagement, sustaining support and fundraising opportunities; strengthening partnerships with UN and NGO partners;

· Support programmes of visits, meetings and the consultations with relevant governmental donors, as well as for donor missions to the field when required;

· Keep abreast of political, policy, and security developments impacting UNHCR’s activities in the country;

· Perform other related duties as required.

Essential minimum qualifications

• University degree – preferably advanced – in International Law, Political Science, International Relations, Communications or a related field. Knowledge of refugee law, international protection and human rights are desirable;
• Excellent oral and drafting skills in English and French (knowledge of Arabic is an asset);
• Very good analytical, communication and research skills;
• Ability to work independently, when necessary;
• Computer skills, particularly good command of Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Previous experience in an international environment is an advantage
• Flexibility, team working skills, professional and personal integrity; and
• Commitment to the mandate of UNHCR

What the intern will learn

• Direct exposure to the field work of UNHCR and its partner;
• Communicate efficiently on a UNHCR country operation;
• Work across thematic sectors to advance UNHCR’s work in Tunisia (including but not limited to capacity-building of state and non-state actors, international protection, basic assistance, durable solutions, livelihoods and self-reliance); and
• Internal processes and cross-thematic collaboration in a large humanitarian organization;
• Gain knowledge on different UN organizations, partnerships, donors.

Conditions

• Supervision: The intern will report directly to the Project Coordinator sitting in the Tunisia Country Office.
• Duration and work hours: The internship is expected to begin as soon as possible and will last for a period of 6 months. The role is full time (40 hours per week). Working hours are 8.30 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday.
• Visa and residencies: Obtaining and renewing current visas and resident permits including all associated costs are the responsibility of the intern. UNHCR may assist by providing supporting documentation where the intern encounters difficulty or UNHCR intervention or facilitation is required by the authorities.
• Security: Soon after taking office, the intern will be required to complete mandatory online security trainings. Interns are covered under the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) and must comply with all security policies and procedures.
• Food and transportation allowance: UNHCR will provide interns who do not receive financial support from an outside party a Food and Local Transportation Allowance, which will be the equivalent of 10% of the Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) of the duty station and be based on 30 calendar days.
• Absences: UNHCR interns shall accumulate 1.5 leave days per months of continuous service and may take leave following the agreement of the supervisor.