Protection Intern at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Position Number: 2019/VA/051
Location: Abuja
Grade: Internship
Contract Type: Internship
Duration of Contract: Six Months
Category: Protection Operational Support
Slot: 2 Openings

Context, Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• It will provide insight and experience into the implementation of UNHCR protection interventions in priority areas and its leadership role coordinating the Protection Sector Working Group (PSWG).
• 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

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