UNHCR Fellow
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Overview
Apply for a fellowship in the UNHCR Belgium and Luxembourg Unit.
You have:
- Be currently enrolled in postgraduate programme, preferably in law, political science, or international relations.
- Be able to regularly work from the Brussels office and dedicate sufficient time to the internship alongside academic commitments.
- Be a native speaker of either Dutch or French, with working proficiency (B1–B2 level) in the other language, and demonstrate excellent command of both written and spoken English.
- Demonstrated interest in, or prior experience with, refugee issues or human rights is highly valued.
Deadline for Applications
September 17, 2025Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)
H (no hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type
FellowTarget Start Date
2025-09-15Terms of Reference
Fellowship in the UNHCR Belgium and Luxembourg Unit
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. We deliver life-saving assistance, help safeguard fundamental human rights, and develop solutions that ensure people have a safe place called home where they can build a better future. We also work to ensure that stateless people are granted a nationality. We work in over 130 countries, using our expertise to protect and care for millions.
The Unit for Belgium and Luxembourg is recruiting a full-time or part-time (80%) fellowship or a minimum duration of six months and up to a maximum of one year, starting in October 2025.
WHAT WE OFFER: • Experience with a United Nations agency • Insight into asylum and statelessness issues, working with one of the world’s largest humanitarian organizations • A dynamic, international work environment • Direct exposure to the experiences of refugees and stateless persons and the work carried out on their behalf • A chance to develop and apply your language skills in English, French, and Dutch
This fellowship is undertaken on a voluntary, unpaid basis. The fellow will not receive any form of compensation or allowance from UNHCR, including Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA). If travel is involved, it will not be arranged or funded by UNHCR.
REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible for this fellowship, applicants must meet the following requirements: • Academic status: Be currently enrolled in postgraduate programme, preferably in law, political science, or international relations. • Availability: Be able to regularly work from the Brussels office and dedicate sufficient time to the internship alongside academic commitments. Consistent engagement and timely completion of tasks are essential. • Language Proficiency: Be a native speaker of either Dutch or French, with working proficiency (B1–B2 level) in the other language, and demonstrate excellent command of both written and spoken English. • Relevant Experience or Interest: Demonstrated interest in, or prior experience with, refugee issues or human rights is highly valued. Eligibility for this fellowship will also depend on the establishment of a formal collaboration between UNHCR and the applicant’s academic institution.
Duties will include: • Assisting in the follow up of individual cases of asylum seekers, refugees and stateless persons • Monitoring, analyzing and reporting on Belgian asylum law and practice and parliamentary developments • Researching country of origin information and a variety of asylum and statelessness related issues • Drafting documents including reports and correspondence
• Writing, editing and translating texts (in English, Dutch and French, according to native language)Standard Job Description
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Only candidates currently enrolled in an academic institution in Belgium or Luxembourg will be considered.This position doesn't require a functional clearance Remote
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Potential interview questions
| What motivates you to work on refugee issues and human rights? | The interviewer wants to understand your passion and commitment to the field. | Emphasize specific experiences or interests that drive your dedication to these important social issues. |
| Can you describe a situation where you had to use your language skills effectively? | Understanding your capability to communicate in multiple languages is crucial for this role. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize your academic responsibilities alongside a working fellowship? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have in researching asylum laws or related topics? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How familiar are you with the current challenges faced by refugees in Belgium? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What would you do if you encountered a language barrier while assisting a refugee? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of your ability to draft and edit formal documents? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated on changes in international humanitarian law? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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