Protection Internship at UN High Commissioner For Refugees - UNHCR

Job ID: #1084641

Background

• Based in UNHCR Nigeria's Abuja office, this internship offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in supporting the coordination of the protection response in the context of the humanitarian emergency situation in Nigeria.
• It will provide insight and experience into the Protection Sector Working Group's (PSWG) coordination approach and in the implementation of priority areas of protection interventions.

Duties

• Perform all tasks necessary in the course of UNHCR's role to co-lead the PSWG
• Follow developments in the protection situation in Nigeria and provide analysis for protection activities taking place
• Attend pertinent meetings, including meetings of the PSWG, Inter-Sector Working Group (ISWG) and Sub-Sector Working Groups, and provide briefing summaries
• Prepare, draft and format documents, including analytical reports, presentations and communications as required
• Perform other related duties, as required

Requirements

• University degree in law, international (humanitarian law), human rights or similar fields
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical abilities and research skills
• Excellent inter-personals kills and interest to work particularly with NGOs
• 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

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Understanding of humanitarian emergency response and cluster system
• Experience working with internally displaced persons and in international law/humanitarian aid/human rights disciplines
• Experience in Nigeria and/or in the region
• Excellent information management skills