Intern - Humanitarian Affairs

Overview

This internship with the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) focuses on assisting with humanitarian policy and coordination practice globally and in the field. The role supports the secretariat of the Global Cluster Coordination Group (GCCG) and involves research, analysis, and drafting of materials related to humanitarian response.

Tasks Summary

• Assisting in the design and preparation of studies on humanitarian response and coordination.
• Researching, analyzing, and presenting information.
• Helping draft written materials such as study sections, background papers, and presentations.
• Maintaining reference and resource materials.
• Supporting the organization of meetings and events, including note taking.
• Supporting the updating of data platforms and general planning.
• Following current humanitarian affairs and related issues.
• Preparing and organizing GCCG meetings.
• Drafting agendas and background materials for GCCG meetings.
• Managing meeting logistics.
• Drafting summary notes and tracking follow-up actions.
• Communicating with cluster coordinators and stakeholders.
• Maintaining the GCCG’s online collaboration platform.

Experience Requirements

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.

Qualification Requirements

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent), preferably in areas related to political science, social science, humanitarian affairs, international studies, public administration, economics, engineering, earth sciences or in a related field.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is desirable.

Contract Duration: Maximum period of six (6) months

Work Modality: In person, remotely, or in a hybrid format

Remuneration: Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.