Protection Intern

Assist in providing protection and support to vulnerable families

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UNHCR - UN High Commissioner for Refugees

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Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)

Application deadline 1 year ago: Tuesday 6 Aug 2024 at 23:59 UTC

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Overview

Assist in providing protection and support to vulnerable families

You have:

Bachelors' Degree in Social Sciences/Law/Psychology/Sociology/Social Work/Gender Studies or related discipline.
Ability to work as part of a team
Good analytical and drafting skills
Strong verbal and written ability in English and Arabic
Good intercultural communication skills
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and good web skills
Substantial knowledge of the local conditions
Demonstrated knowledge of GBV, child protection and refugee protection desired
Experience working with vulnerable individuals

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Details

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

A (least hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)

FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type

InternshipTarget Start Date

2024-08-31Job Posting End Date

August 17, 2024Terms of Reference

Duties and Responsibilities: Under the overall supervision of Protection Officer and direct supervision Senior Protection Associate, the intern will be assigned the following duties: • Assist the team in enhancing counselling of vulnerable families with special attention to GBV survivors and children at risk. • Assist the team in reception of individuals and families seeking support from UNHCR. • Assist the team in drafting letters in English and Arabic, and different forms of communication with external parties. • Where possible, provide inputs and contribute to project development, policy development, and implementation of relevant protection strategies • Assist the Team or contribute towards the development of identifying persons with special needs at reception. • Perform any other functions as required

Minimum qualifications required • Bachelors’ Degree in Social Sciences/Law/Psychology/Sociology/Social Work/ Gender Studies or related discipline. • Ability to work as part of a team • Good analytical and drafting skills • Strong verbal and written ability in English and Arabic • Good intercultural communication skills • Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and good web skills • Must have substantial knowledge of the local conditions. • Demonstrated knowledge of GBV, child protection and refugee protection desired. • Experience working with vulnerable individuals.

In order to be considered for an internship, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria: • Recent graduate (those persons who completed their studies within one year of applying) or current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme 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 the Organization. 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. 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

English,

Arabic,

Desired Languages

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you worked as part of a team to support vulnerable individuals?	This question assesses your experience in teamwork and your approach to collaboration.	Provide a specific example focusing on your role, contribution, and the outcomes.
How would you approach drafting communication for external parties in both English and Arabic?	The interviewer wants to see your language skills and ability to communicate professionally.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you employ to identify special needs among individuals seeking support?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you managed a challenging situation involving sensitive information?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Why is knowledge of local conditions important for this role, and how would you apply it?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.