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
UNHCR’s greatest asset is our workforce. We work with passionate, talented and creative individuals who want to use their skills for good. Thanks to people like you, we can develop solutions that enable people who have been forced to flee to restart their lives and build better futures.
Vacancies
GENERAL REMINDERS
Application Forms
For UNHCR Internship applicants, please complete the following application forms:
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.
Rules and Regulations
Although interns are neither “staff members” nor “officials” within the meaning of the Convention on Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations of 13 February 1946, he/ she shall observe all applicable rules, regulations, instructions, procedures and directives of the Organization.