Internships are offered depending on the availability of meaningful projects and the needs and capacity of units/offices to receive and supervise interns. The kind of projects interns are offered depends on UNHCR requirements as well as the qualifications and interests of the applicant.
Most interns work on a project which will benefit them and UNHCR, in fields such as refugee protection, administration and external relations, and private sector partnerships.
The duration of internships is for a minimum of three months.
Internship Opportunities
1. Private Sector Partnerships Unit
Private sector fundraising and partnerships enable UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to extend the scope of its advocacy, awareness-raising and resource mobilization for refugees, internally displaced families, and stateless persons. UNHCR engages individual donors to support our mandate to provide life-saving assistance, protect the well-being, safeguard the rights and build better future of people forced to flee their homes due to wars, violence and persecution.
The selected interns will be based in UNHCR Philippines’ office in Makati City.
UNHCR Philippines’ Private Sector Partnerships Unit is looking for the following interns:
A. Intern for Campaign Coordination and Management
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Support the Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) Unit in implementing and managing fundraising strategies for the second quarter of 2017;
2. Produce content for digital donor acquisition and engagement;
3. Produce content for donor communications;
4. Assist in the implementation of fundraising and communications campaigns;
5. Research and monitor trends in digital fundraising, social media tools, applications, channels, design and strategy;
6. Perform other tasks as necessary; and
7. Ensure that all content production and development adheres to UNHCR Brand Guidelines.
Qualifications and Experience:
The ideal candidate will:
–Hold a university degree or a background in Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or other related field;
-Be available for at least 30 hours per week for a three-month period;
-Be a strong communicator with advanced writing skills and fluency in English;
-Have strong organizing and project management skills;
-Have the ability to quickly understand instructions, asks for clarification when needed, adapt and work independently to produce results on time; and
–Be proficient in standard MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Desirable Qualifications and Competencies
-Knowledge of the UN system, procedures, and processes;
-Experience in working with a non-profit organization; and
-Experience of working in a humanitarian context would be an advantage.
Timeframe:
At least 90 days
Location:
UNHCR Philippines – Manila Office
How to Apply:
Please send your complete application, including your resume, cover letter, and application forms to phimapsfr@unhcr.org and note in the subject line: “Application: PSP Intern – Campaign Coordination and Management”. Only qualified interns will be contacted.
B. Intern for Creative Content Development
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Support the Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) Unit by developing creative content for donor acquisition and communications;
2. Develop creative content for social media;
3. Develop creative content for fundraising and communications campaigns; and
4. Ensure that all content production and development adheres to UNHCR Brand Guidelines.
Qualifications and Experience:
The ideal candidate will:
–Hold a university degree or a background in Graphic Design, Multimedia Arts, Information Design, Advertising, or other related field;
-Be available for at least 30 hours per week for a three-month period;
-Be a strong communicator with advanced writing skills and fluency in English;
-Have strong organizing and project management skills;
-Have the ability to quickly understand instructions, asks for clarification when needed, adapt and work independently to produce results on time;
–Be proficient in standard MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and
–Have design and document formatting skills. Experience using Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign are essential.
Desirable Qualifications and Competencies
-Knowledge of the UN system, procedures, and processes;
-Experience in working with a non-profit organization; and
-Experience of working in a humanitarian context would be an advantage.
Timeframe:
At least 90 days
Location:
UNHCR Philippines – Manila Office
How to Apply:
Please send your complete application, including your resume, cover letter, and application forms to phimapsfr@unhcr.org and note in the subject line: “Application: PSP Intern – Creative Content Development”. Only qualified interns will be contacted.
C. Intern for Video Production
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Support the Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) Unit by developing video content for donor acquisition and engagement;
2. Propose and develop video content for fundraising and communications campaigns; and
3. Ensure that all content production and development adheres to UNHCR Brand Guidelines.
Qualifications and Experience:
The ideal candidate will:
–Hold a univeristy degree or a background in Filmmaking, Visual Arts, Communications, or other related field;
-Be proficient in video editing and video content production;
-Be available for at least 20 hours per week for a three-month period;
-Have strong organizing and project management skills;
-Have the ability to quickly understand instructions, asks for clarification when needed, adapt and work independently to produce results on time; and
–Be proficient in standard MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Desirable Qualifications and Competencies
-Knowledge of the UN system, procedures, and processes;
-Experience in working with a non-profit organization; and
-Experience of working in a humanitarian context would be an advantage.
Timeframe:
90 days
Location:
UNHCR Philippines – Manila Office
How to Apply:
Please send your complete application, including your resume, cover letter, and application forms to phimapsfr@unhcr.org and note in the subject line: “Application: PSP Intern – Video Production”. Only qualified interns will be contacted.
D. Intern for Administration
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Support with administrative tasks relating to the activities of the Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) unit
2. Assist in content production across all communication platforms
3. Perform other duties as required
Qualifications and Experience:
The ideal candidate will:
–Hold a university degree or a background in Communication Arts, International Relations, or other related field;
-Be available for at least 30 hours per week for a three-month period;
-Be a strong communicator with advanced writing skills and fluency in English;
-Have strong organizing and project management skills;
-Have the ability to quickly understand instructions, asks for clarification when needed, adapt and work independently to produce results on time;
–Be proficient in standard MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and
Desirable Qualifications and Competencies
-Knowledge of the UN system, procedures, and processes;
-Experience in working with a non-profit organization; and
-Experience of working in a humanitarian context would be an advantage.
Timeframe:
At least 90 days
Location:
UNHCR Philippines – Manila Office
How to Apply:
Please send your complete application, including your resume, cover letter, and application forms to phimapsfr@unhcr.org and note in the subject line: “Application: PSP Intern – Administration”. Only qualified interns will be contacted.
GENERAL REMINDERS
Application Forms
Please complete the following application forms:
UNHCR Internship Application Form
UN Personal History (P-11) Form
Timeline
You will be contacted only if UNHCR wishes to pursue your application. If you are not selected and are interested in future internship opportunities please re-apply.
Financial Considerations
No provision is made for remuneration of Interns. All costs connected with Internships must therefore be borne by the Interns or their sponsoring institutions or governments, including costs relating to travel, living and accommodation.