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Internship - Division of International Protection, Global Protection Cluster in Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva

  • Organization: UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
  • Location: Geneva
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
    • Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
    • Protection Officer (Refugee)
  • Closing Date: Closed

Terms of Reference
Internship
Division of International Protection, Global Protection Cluster

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is offering a full-time internship within the Global Protection Cluster at UNHCR Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

Established in December 1950, UNHCR is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for asylum seekers, refugees, returnees, internally displaced communities and stateless people. Every year, millions of men, women and children are forced to flee their homes to escape conflict and persecution. UNHCR currently operates in over 130 countries, using its long expertise to protect and care for millions.

Title: Communications, Advocacy and Partner Engagement Internship
Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland
Duration: 6 months
Contract Type: Internship
Applications closing date: 29 September 2021
Start date: 22 October 2021

Organisational context
UNHCR is the Global Cluster Lead Agency for the Global Protection Cluster (GPC) which is responsible for the protection coordination of the humanitarian response in disaster and complex emergencies under the overall leadership of the Emergency Relief Coordinator. The GPC unites members, partners and communities working on the full gamut of protection activities, including in four specialized Areas of Responsibility (AoRs): Child Protection (CP), Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Housing, Land and Property (HLP) and Mine Action (MA).
To ensure that the GPC discharges its responsibilities, the GPC Operations Cell has been established within the Global Protection Cluster Unit of the Division of International Protection at UNHCR Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland. The Operations Cell supports field clusters in their responsibility to craft an appropriate response and provides critical support to the Global Cluster Coordinator by monitoring the GPC¿s Work-Plan, influencing planning and resource mobilization.

The position
Under the direct supervision of the GPC Head of Advocacy, Communications and Partner Engagement Pillar, the incumbent will be responsible, as part of the GPC Operations Cell, for providing support to the Advocacy, Engagement and Communication strategic area lead in carrying out his/her functions.

Duties and responsibilities
¿ Support the work of the GPC Head of Advocacy, Communication and Partner Engagement Pillar together with GPC relevant partners on GPC work-streams; including AoRs and Task Teams, UNHCR innovation services and academia to create a stronger profile of the cluster¿s work at global and country level.
¿ Support existing and new communication and information channels such as social media platforms to reflect the changes and updates in tools, for advocacy campaigns and to increase the visibility of GPC activities in the field and at global level.
¿ Assist in the organisation, preparation, recording and follow-up of Workshops, Conferences and Annual Meetings of the Global Protection Cluster.
¿ Support the development of GPC communications materials such as social cards, flyers, presentations, short videos, promotional content and ensuring the GPC unit¿s visibility through consistent branding.
¿ Regularly update the GPC website including the web pages of the Field Protection clusters, Task Teams, news, events and publications.
¿ Assist with drafting, compiling and editing of the quarterly Global Protection Updates.
¿ Assist in the development and maintenance of GPC tracking matrix to host key information on all active protection clusters, sub-clusters and other related mechanisms at the national and sub-national level.
¿ Assist with the dissemination of key GPC information and updates to targeted audiences. Help to update distribution lists.
¿ Assist to develop key advocacy messages to strengthen the Centrality of Protection at Global and Field level.
¿ Assist with the drafting of presentations for external and internal meetings.
¿ Participate, as appropriate, in external and internal coordination meetings. Where requested, take notes and minutes of the meetings.

Minimum qualifications required
In order to be considered for an internship, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
¿ Be either a recent graduate (having completed their studies within one year of applying) or a 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 UNHCR.

NOTE: 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.

Desirable qualifications and skills:
¿ Have a Bachelor¿s degree in law, political science, social science or related field.
¿ Have a graduate degree completed or enrolled in a programme related to law, political science, social science or related field.
¿ Have knowledge of the UN system and the humanitarian community, and familiarity with the Humanitarian Reform and Cluster Approach.
¿ Have research and reporting experience.
¿ Have basic design and analytical skills, including knowledge of design software such as Photoshop, Canva and Indesign.
¿ Have knowledge of protection-related guidelines, standards and indicators.
¿ Have experience in IDP and/or refugee operations.
¿ Have excellent written and oral presentation skills.
¿ Have content production skills or interest (video or graphic design software, etc).
¿ Be able to work in a dynamic and multi-cultural environment.
¿ Have advanced knowledge of corporate software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat.
¿ Have a passion for working in an organization that aims to protect people forced to flee.
¿ Have excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another UN language (French, Spanish and Arabic would be an asset).

Conditions:
It is a full-time role with working hours starting from 09.00am to 06:00pm Monday to Friday (40 hours per week). The successful candidate will be assigned to support the team in Geneva, Switzerland; however, bearing in mind COVID-19 imposed restrictions, remote working arrangements are possible, and working from home will in any case sometimes be required.

Allowance: Interns who do not receive financial support from an outside party will receive an allowance to partially help to cover the cost of food, local transportation and living expenses.

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.

UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing or training.

We welcome applications from candidates with a refugee or stateless background. Please note that the closing date for this internship advertisement is Wednesday 29 September 2021 (midnight Geneva time).
This vacancy is now closed.
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