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Assist in OPS Support and fundraising tasks for UNHCR.
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Overview
Assist in OPS Support and fundraising tasks for UNHCR.
You have:
- Be either a recent graduate or a current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme.
- Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of UNHCR.
- Strong written and spoken communication skills in Korean.
- Strong written and spoken communication skills in English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint is highly desirable.
- Understanding about UNHCR's works and humanitarian issues.
Deadline for Applications
August 2, 2026Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)
A (least hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type
InternshipTarget Start Date
2026-08-01Terms of Reference
Organizational context The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representation in the Republic of Korea is inviting applications for the position of OPS Support for the private sector fundraising internship program in line with the long-term growth plan of the private sector fundraising program.
This internship is a learning opportunity to gain knowledge and practical experience related to fundraising support tasks and future work in a field related to UNHCR's mission. By being directly exposed to the work of the Organization, interns will have the chance to develop their skills and aptitudes.
The position The intern will assist OPS Support unit in UNHCR Korea Private Sector Partnership (PSP) Team for HR, Finance, and general administrative tasks. Duties and responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of the Intern will be dependent on the fundraising supporting priorities over the course of the internship and may include:
- Human Resource Tasks Support a) Support in recruitment process
- Assist in uploading the external recruitment advertisement on online channels - Assist in communicating with the candidates to arrange the interviews - Assist in coordinating the required recruitment logistics and interview documents b) Assist in preparing the onboarding/offboarding process of staff members of PSP Korea - Assist in preparing the documentation of onboarding packages and offboarding procedure - Assist in arranging the induction and PSP onboarding programs.
- Finance and Admin Tasks support: assist with the documentation for the payment
- Upload the payment related documents to MS Teams and update them from MS Teams Payment folders - Update and upload the contract related documents to MS Teams if required - Assist in arranging the travel for staff member - Assist in providing basic IT admin services - Assist in providing overall admin tasks
- Other tasks
- Conduct diverse requested research tasks related to HR/Finance/Admin matters - Support the compensations survey projects - Admin/logistics support - Any other tasks relevant to the position scope as requested by supervisors
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.
Desirable qualifications and skills • Strong written and spoken communication skills in Korean and English • Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint is highly desirable • Understanding about UNHCR's works and humanitarian issues
Conditions It is a full-time role with working hours starting from 9.00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Friday (40 hours per week). The successful candidate will be assigned to support the OPS Unit at PSP team in Seoul Republic of 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.Standard Job Description
Required Languages
Korean,
English,
Desired Languages
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Additional Qualifications
Skills
Education
Certifications
Work Experience
Other information
This position doesn't require a functional clearance Remote
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Potential interview questions
| Describe an experience where you had to assist in a recruitment process. | This question assesses your understanding of recruitment support tasks. | Detail your involvement in recruitment, such as coordinating interviews or preparing documents. |
| What experience do you have with administrative tasks in an office environment? | This question looks into your organizational skills and familiarity with admin duties. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain how you would handle a communication challenge in a multicultural setting. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a research task you conducted? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when faced with tight deadlines? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you know about UNHCR's mission and values? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss your experience with Microsoft Office and how you use it in your work. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you want to intern at UNHCR and what do you hope to gain from this experience? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
unhcr.org
