Intern (Luxembourg)
Assist UNHCR team with research and drafting in Luxembourg.
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Overview
Assist UNHCR team with research and drafting in Luxembourg.
You have:
- Be a recent graduate or current student in political sciences, law or international relations from an accredited university.
- Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies.
- Be fluent in French and have excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Knowledge of German and/or Luxembourgish will be an asset.
Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)
H (no hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type
InternshipTarget Start Date
2025-03-03Deadline for Applications
February 6, 2025Terms of Reference
The UNHCR team for Belgium and Luxembourg wishes to recruit an intern for a period of six months. The selected candidate will be based in Luxembourg.
In order to be considered eligible for an internship, the following criteria must be fulfilled:
Be a recent graduate or current student in a graduate/undergraduate school program, preferable in political sciences, law and / or international relations, from a university or higher education facility accredited by UNESCO; and
Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of UNHCR.
Be fluent in French and have an excellent command of written and spoken English. Knowledge of German and/or Luxembourgish will be an asset.
Responsibilities: - Monitor and analyze Luxembourg asylum law and practice
-Assist in Individual Cases
Research country of origin information and a variety of refugee and statelessness issues
Draft a wide range of documents including reports and correspondence, and responding to information requests
Write, edit and translate texts (in English, French and German/Luxembourgish, according to native language)
- Assist with public information activities and the organization of events
-Attend meetings, in particular with NGOs
- Provide administrative assistance and clerical support as may be required.
Skills: · Drafting quality · Quality and precision of research · Time management · Team spirit · Flexibility
- Autonomy and sense of initiativeStandard Job Description
Required Languages
French,
English,
Desired Languages
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Additional Qualifications
Skills
CO-Media monitoring and analysis, CO-Public Information, English Language, French Language, German Language, International Relations (IR), Law, Political Sciences, PR-Analysis of laws and practice relevant to human rightsEducation
Certifications
Work Experience
Other information
The intern would be office-based in Luxembourg and subjected to the same teleworking rules as the regular staff.This position doesn't require a functional clearance Home-Based
No
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to research a complex topic? | This question assesses your research skills and your ability to handle complex information. | Discuss specific methods you used for researching and how you structured the information. |
| How do you prioritize your tasks when you have multiple deadlines? | To understand your time management skills under pressure. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe an experience when you worked as part of a team. What was your role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell me about a time when you had to learn a new skill quickly. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you want to work for UNHCR, and what do you hope to learn from this internship? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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