Administrative Intern
Support the Administration Team at UNHCR Korea.
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Overview
Support the Administration Team at UNHCR Korea.
You have:
- Be either a recent graduate (having completed their studies within two years of applying) or a current student.
- Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a relevant field.
- Experience relevant to admin, HR, or finance is preferred.
- Experience in international organizations or embassies is preferred.
- Knowledge in English and Korean is recommended.
- Full-time availability from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Friday.
Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)
A (least hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type
InternshipTarget Start Date
2025-02-05Deadline for Applications
January 26, 2025Terms of Reference
Internship UNHCR Korea – Administration Team
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is offering a full-time internship with the Administration Team at UNHCR Seoul in the Republic of Korea.
Established in December 1950, UNHCR is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for asylum seekers, refugees, returnees, internally displaced communities and stateless people. Every year, millions of men, women and children are forced to flee their homes to escape conflict and persecution. UNHCR currently operates in over 130 countries, using its long expertise to protect and care for millions.
Title: Administrative Intern Duty Station: Seoul, Republic of Korea Duration: 6 months (5 February 2025 – 4 August 2025) Contract Type: Internship Closing date for application: 26 January 2025 Interview and Test Date: 31 January 2025 Start date: 5 February 2025
Organizational context UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution. We lead international action to protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people.
The Administrative Intern in UNHCR Korea will provide administrative support to the office where the position is located. The intern has no direct supervisory functions though it rests upon the supervisor to make time specific arrangements subject to a given situation. The intern will always function under direct supervision of a Senior Administrative Assistant, who is required to monitor the performance of him/her and provide regular guidance. S/he may liaise with local suppliers on routine subject matters under the direction of the supervisor.
The position As an administrative intern, he/she supports admin, HR, finance, and IT matters described in the Duties and Responsibilities below. It is desirable that a candidate has an experience in admin area or international and government agencies. Knowledge in English and Korean is recommended.
Duties and responsibilities • Reception function - respond to calls and visitors, package, and newspaper pick-up, etc. • Support procuring office supplies and services • Visit MoFA for delivering and collecting Note Verbale and official invitation • Organize the archive and storage • Update staff list regularly • Assist with in processing Staff laptop return • Assist Webinar in MS office application • Translate official documents and materials from Korean to English or vice-versa • Support UNHCR internal or external events and missions
Minimum qualifications required In order to be considered for an internship, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
• Be either a 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; and • Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of UNHCR.
NOTE: An individual whose father, mother, son, daughter, brother or sister is a staff member of UNHCR, including a Temporary Appointment holder or a member of the Affiliate Workforce, is not eligible for an internship.
Desirable qualifications and skills • Experience relevant to admin, HR or finance is preferred. • Experience in international organizations or embassies is preferred. • Knowledge in English and Korean is recommended.
Conditions It is a full-time role with working hours starting from 9.00am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday (40 hours per week). The successful candidate will be assigned to support the team in UNHCR Korea.
Allowance: 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.
The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.
UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing or training.
We welcome applications from candidates with a refugee or stateless background.Standard Job Description
Required Languages
Korean,
English,
Desired Languages
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Additional Qualifications
Skills
Education
High School (Required)Certifications
Work Experience
Other information
This position doesn't require a functional clearance Home-Based
No
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with administrative support? | This assesses your familiarity with administrative tasks, critical for this role. | Detail specific tasks you handled and any relevant tools you used. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when everything seems urgent? | This question evaluates your ability to manage your time and work efficiently. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time you had to communicate difficult information. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What techniques do you use to ensure accuracy in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle a disagreement with your supervisor? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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