NEW VACANCY AT UN HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES REPRESENTATION

 The UN High Commissioner for Refugees Representation Office in Nigeria invites application from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Protection Internship.
Protection Internship

    Job TypeFull Time
    QualificationBA/BSc/HND 
    Location Abuja
    Job Field Graduate Jobs / Internships   Law / Legal 

 Job ID: #1084641

Background
    Based in UNHCR Nigeria's Abuja office, this internship offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in supporting the coordination of the protection response in the context of the humanitarian emergency situation in Nigeria.
    It will provide insight and experience into the Protection Sector Working Group's (PSWG) coordination approach and in the implementation of priority areas of protection interventions.

Duties

    Perform all tasks necessary in the course of UNHCR's role to co-lead the PSWG
    Follow developments in the protection situation in Nigeria and provide analysis for protection activities taking place
    Attend pertinent meetings, including meetings of the PSWG, Inter-Sector Working Group (ISWG) and Sub-Sector Working Groups, and provide briefing summaries
    Prepare, draft and format documents, including analytical reports, presentations and communications as required
    Perform other related duties, as required

Requirements

    University degree in law, international (humanitarian law), human rights or similar fields
    Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical abilities and research skills
    Excellent inter-personals kills and interest to work particularly with NGOs
    Strong attention to detail, proactive approach, ability to work quickly under pressure and juggle multiple tasks
    Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and basic administrative skills
    Fluency in written and spoken English

Preferred Experience/Skills:
    Understanding of humanitarian emergency response and cluster system
    Experience working with internally displaced persons and in international law/humanitarian aid/human rights disciplines
    Experience in Nigeria and/or in the region
    Excellent information management skills
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, motivation letter and P11 form to: nigab@unhcr.org indicating "Protection Internship Application" in the subject line of the email. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Click here to download P11 Form (Doc)
Note
    The selected intern will be expected to begin on September 1, 2015 and be available full time for 6 months.
    Please note that the terms of internship as defined by UNHCR practice, preclude payment of any kind.
    Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
    Applications from female candidates are strongly encouraged