Resettlement Intern

Support resettlement efforts through research and analysis

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Overview

Support resettlement efforts through research and analysis

You have:

  • Completion of at least two years of undergraduate studies in International Law, Political Science, International Relations, Social Work or related field
  • Either a recent graduate (completed studies in the past one year) or currently enrolled student in relevant undergraduate or graduate field of studies
  • Minimum 1 year of previous job or volunteer experience relevant to the function
  • Fluency in English and Hebrew; knowledge of Arabic or Tigrinya an asset
  • Excellent writing/drafting skills
  • Analytical and drafting skills: ability to conduct situation analysis, social analysis of risk factors, political and economic context and prepare quality reports
  • Planning and organizing skills: ability to establish priorities and to plan work assignments, respond to competing demands and work under pressure of frequent, multiple and tight deadlines
  • Inter-personal skills: ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
  • Computer skills (MS Office and People Soft applications) and experience with database management
  • Familiarity with or willingness to learn the proGres registration database (V4) and using it in line with UNHCR guidance on registration and case management in case of complementary pathways
  • The individual must have Israeli citizenship or residency

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

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

FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type

InternshipTarget Start Date

2024-09-01Job Posting End Date

July 31, 2024Terms of Reference

• Completion of at least two years of undergraduate studies in International Law, Political Science, International Relations, Social Work or related field; • Either a recent graduate (completed studies in the past one year) or currently enrolled student in relevant undergraduate or graduate field of studies; • Minimum 1 year of previous job or volunteer experience relevant to the function; • Fluency in English and Hebrew; knowledge of Arabic or Tigrinya an asset; • Excellent writing/drafting skills; • Analytical and drafting skills: ability to conduct situation analysis, social analysis of risk factors, political and economic context and prepare quality reports; • Planning and organizing skills: ability to establish priorities and to plan work assignments, respond to competing demands and work under pressure of frequent, multiple and tight deadlines; • Inter-personal skills: ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; • Computer skills (MS Office and People Soft applications) and experience with data base management; • Familiarity with or willingness to learn the proGres registration database (V4) and using it in line with UNHCR guidance on registration and case management in case of complementary pathways. An individual whose immediate family member is employed by UNHCR in any capacity and under any type of contractual arrangements is not eligible for an internship with UNHCR.

The individual must have Israeli citizenship or residency.Standard Job Description

Required Languages

Hebrew,

English,

Desired Languages

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Other information

This position doesn't require a functional clearance Home-Based

No

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a situation where you had to analyze complex information quickly? This gauges your analytical skills and how you manage information under pressure. Provide specific examples and detail the thought process you used.
How have you prioritized tasks when working under tight deadlines? The interviewer wants to assess your planning and organizing skills in a fast-paced environment. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to ensure quality in your writing? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you worked in a multicultural team. How did you handle any challenges? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What interests you about working with databases, and how do you maintain accuracy in data management? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: unhcr.org