Internship with the Information Management Unit

Job Posting Organization:
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, was established in December 1950 with the mission to save lives, protect rights, and build a better future for asylum seekers, refugees, returnees, internally displaced communities, and stateless people. The organization operates in over 130 countries, leveraging its extensive expertise to care for millions of individuals who are forced to flee their homes due to conflict and persecution. UNHCR plays a crucial role in addressing the needs of refugees and displaced persons, particularly in response to global crises such as the ongoing situation in Ukraine, where Romania has seen significant refugee inflows since February 2022.

Job Overview:
The internship-position" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">internship position is based in Bucharest, Romania, within the Information Management Unit of UNHCR. The intern will be involved in supporting various Information Management activities, particularly in organizing a DataThon event. This event aims to utilize large datasets related to refugees to generate actionable insights, innovative analyses, and evidence-based narratives concerning forced displacement. The DataThon will engage up to 40 participants, including students, researchers, data scientists, and practitioners, and will be conducted in a hybrid format over two weeks. The intern will play a vital role in coordinating, organizing, and managing the administrative aspects of this event, contributing to the overall mission of UNHCR in addressing refugee issues.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will assist the Information Management Unit in several key areas: planning and organizing the DataThon, identifying and communicating with potential partners for the event, designing participant materials, drafting promotional information products, and handling logistical and administrative preparations. Additionally, the intern may be assigned other related tasks as required by their supervisor, ensuring a comprehensive support role within the team.

Required Qualifications:
To qualify for this internship, candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria: they should either be recent graduates (having completed their studies within the last two years) or current students enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate program at a university accredited by IAU/UNESCO. Furthermore, candidates must have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a relevant field related to UNHCR's work. It is also essential that candidates have not exhausted the maximum cumulative internship period with UNHCR, which is limited to 8 months for full-time internships and 12 months for part-time internships.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a minimum of two years of undergraduate education in a field relevant to the work of UNHCR. This educational background should ideally align with the organization's focus on refugee issues, data management, or related disciplines, providing a solid foundation for the internship role.

Experience:
While prior work experience is not mandatory, it is considered an asset. Candidates with previous experience, including volunteering or working with vulnerable populations, particularly refugees, will have an advantage. Engagement in extracurricular projects, student organizations, fundraising, or NGOs is also beneficial and demonstrates a commitment to social issues.

Languages:
Fluency in Romanian is required for this position, along with English proficiency at a B2 level. These language skills are essential for effective communication within the team and with event participants. Additional language skills may be advantageous but are not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
This internship is a full-time position with working hours from 9 am to 6 pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9 am to 3:30 pm on Friday. The successful candidate will be required to work in person in Bucharest. Interns who do not receive financial support from external sources will receive a monthly allowance of approximately 3,273.21 RON to help cover food, transportation, and living expenses. It is important to note that individuals with a familial relationship to current UNHCR staff members or affiliates are not eligible for this internship. Interns are responsible for arranging their own medical insurance for the duration of the internship. UNHCR values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including those with refugee or stateless backgrounds. The organization does not charge any fees during the recruitment process.