Project Title: UNHCR Network Support Team Research Intern
Organisation: UNHCR
Job Title: UNHCR Network Support Team Research Intern (PSP Network community)
Duty Station: Copenhagen, Denmark
Duration: 6 months
Contract Type: Intern
Closing date: 30th March 2017
Start date: April 2017
Duties and Responsibilities
We are looking for an intern with solid research experience and an eye for what information
increases understanding across non-expert audiences for fundraisers where English is a second or
sometimes third language, and an interest in communicating electronically with the members of a
truly global community of private sector fundraisers.
Typical tasks will include:
• To research data and content to contribute to fundraising friendly proposals and reports for
support on key areas of UNHCR’s work that matches donor’s interests
• To research data, content and pictures to contribute to fundraising friendly documents to
respond to refugee emergencies as they arise
• To support fundraising teams and individuals in Branch Offices & National Associations to
meet their donors content needs for information and communications activities
• To research and develop good knowledge and resources demonstrating UNHCR’s
programmes that will appeal to donors
• To provide research support to the other members of the team with donor applications and
packages as requested
Essential Minimum Qualifications and Professional Experience Required
Education:
University level qualifications (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree) in a relevant area (desirable).
Job Experience:
– Experience of researching complex issues for the ultimate purpose of delivering information
and communications materials to non-expert audiences
– Experience of working in a humanitarian context would be an advantage
Language:
– Written fluency in English (required).
Required and Desirable Competencies:
Technical
– Excellent research skills
– Excellent grasp of statistics and numeracy
– Experience of communicating with non-expert audiences
General
– Excellent multi-tasking and time management skills
– Excellent team working skills
Location:
The selected intern will be based within the Network Support Team, and work from the UN City,
Copenhagen.
Conditions:
The intern is expected to begin in April 2017, and be available for 6 months. The role is full time (40
hours per week) with working hours between 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. Please note that
the terms of internship as defined by UNHCR practice, preclude payment of any kind.
To Apply:
Interested applicants should submit their letter of motivation, Personal History Form (P11), and CV,
including testimonials/degrees/certificates to [email protected] indicating “LG Network
Support Team Research Intern” in the subject of the email. P11 forms are available on www.unhcr.org/recruit/p11new.doc The deadline for applications is 30th March 2017
