Programme Intern

UN High Commissioner for Refugees - UNHCR

Algiers, Algeria Remote

Internship Closes 30 Aug 2026 6 days left

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Overview

Internship opportunity within UNHCR's Programme Unit in Algiers, Algeria, to support programme activities, reporting, and coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in monitoring programme activity implementation and tracking progress.
Support review and consolidation of implementing partner reports and project proposals.
Contribute to maintaining and updating programme monitoring tools, databases, and filing systems.
Assist in preparing internal and external reports and briefing notes.
Support the organization of meetings and workshops.
Conduct desk research and compile relevant information.
Provide administrative and logistical assistance.
Perform other related duties as required.

Required Experience

Recent graduate (within two years of applying) or current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme. Completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a relevant field. Not have exhausted the maximum cumulative internship period with UNHCR (8 months for full-time and 12 months for part-time).

Qualifications

Recent graduate (having completed their studies within two years of applying) or a current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a university or higher education facility accredited by IAU/UNESCO.

Other Details

Languages Required

Excellent drafting and communication skills in both French and English (both oral and written) are desirable.

Languages Preferred

Knowledge of Arabic would be an asset.

Contract Duration

Two to six months with the possibility of extension up to eight months for full-time internships and twelve months for part-time internships.

Work Modality

in person

Remuneration

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. UNHCR reimburses interns engaged from a location outside of the country of the duty station for the ticket costs of their outward and return travel to/from the duty station by the most economical route available on economy class.

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