Programme Intern at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

Algiers, Algiers, Algeria -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Monitoring, Reporting, Database Management, Communication, Research, Organization, Logistics, Teamwork, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Microsoft Office, French, Arabic

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Deadline for Applications October 21, 2025 Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based) A (least hardship) Family Type (not applicable for home-based) Family Staff Member / Affiliate Type Internship Target Start Date 2026-01-04 Terms of Reference Title: Programme Intern Internship Location: Algiers Division/Section/Service: Programme Unit Duration (length of internship): 3 to 6 months Contract Type: Internship (Full time) Start date: January 4th , 2025. Organizational context: UNHCR has been accredited to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, a signatory to the 1951 Convention relating to the status of refugees, since 1984. It provides protection and assistance to persons of concern in both urban and camp settings. UNHCR’s operation in Algiers serves more than 10,000 refugees and asylum-seekers from the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa. At the request of the Algerian authorities, UNHCR undertakes registration and refugee status determination for asylum-seekers and helps them to secure durable solutions once recognized as refugees. Owing to natural and human-made crises regional and global in nature, over the past years there has been an increase in the number of individuals seeking asylum in Algiers. In this context, the Programme Unit plays a central role in coordinating and monitoring UNHCR’s partnership arrangements to ensure the effective delivery of protection and assistance to refugees and asylum-seekers. Working in close collaboration with national and international partners, the Programme Unit oversees project planning, implementation, and reporting, ensuring activities are aligned with UNHCR’s global Results-Based Management framework. It further contributes to strategic planning and resource allocation, supports monitoring and evaluation of interventions, and promotes accountability to affected populations. By fostering constructive dialogue and coordination with partners, the Programme Unit strengthens protection and assistance delivery, while promoting sustainability, resilience, and complementarity with national systems and other humanitarian actors. The position: Under the supervision of the Associate Programme Officer and in line with UNHCR standards, policies and operating procedures, the intern will support the activities of Programme unit. Duties and responsibilities • Assist in monitoring the implementation of programme activities and contribute to tracking progress against established plans and indicators. • Support the review and consolidation of implementing partner reports, project proposals, and related documentation. • Contribute to the maintenance and updating of programme monitoring tools, databases, and filing systems in line with UNHCR standards. • Assist in the preparation of internal and external reports, briefing notes, and other documentation required for planning, monitoring and reporting purposes. • Support the organization of meetings, workshops, and capacity-building activities, including drafting minutes and follow-up actions. • Conduct desk research and compile information relevant to programme design, implementation, and reporting. • Provide administrative and logistical assistance to the Programme Unit, ensuring effective coordination and communication. • Perform other related duties as required. 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: • Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams. • Excellent drafting and communication skills in English (both oral and written); knowledge of French and/or Arabic would be an asset. • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a multicultural environment. • High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks within established deadlines. Conditions: The internship is a full -time role with working hours starting from 8.30am to 16:30pm Sunday to Thursday (40 hours per week). The successful candidate will be assigned to support the team in person in Algiers, Algeria. Internships normally last two to six months with the possibility of extension up to eight months for full-time internships and twelve months for part-time internships. Standard Job Description Required Languages , , Desired Languages , , Additional Qualifications Skills Education Certifications Work Experience Other information This position doesn't require a functional clearance Remote No Important notice: Please note that UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing or training). Read about how to avoid scams and fraudulent job offers. Please note that applications are only accepted via the UNHCR online recruitment platform. CVs and/or application requests sent via email will not be answered, reviewed nor considered. For external applicants: We would like to call your attention on the eligibility of International Professional (P) category: According to our Recruitment and Assignments Policy, P staff members will not normally serve in the country of their nationality, and the first regular appointment in the P category must be outside the staff member's country of nationality. In practical terms this means that you are not eligible to apply for International Professional vacancies advertised in the country where you are national of. In case of technical difficulties when applying, external applicants (not current UNHCR workforce members) can write to recruitmentcase@unhcr.org. For former UNHCR Colleagues: Former UNHCR employees who are on mandatory break-in service or have separated from UNHCR after 1 October 2022 should create an account through this platform. Once you fill in your basic personal information (employee ID, birth date, name, email address), Workday will identify you as prior personnel and merge your employee account with your external applicant account. The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, takes the lead in protecting people forced to flee wars and persecution around the world, providing life-saving aid including shelter, food and water to ensure their basic safety, rights and dignity. With 18,879 women and men working in 137 countries, we work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of 89.3 million forcibly displaced people worldwide. Our dedicated and professional staff work around the clock in roles including legal protection, community services, public affairs, health and more. Despite the challenges they can face, our staff are proud to work for UNHCR and determined to make a positive impact. Why a career with UNHCR? Our dedicated staff work to protect and assist people fleeing conflict and persecution at a time when global forced displacement is at a record high. Our colleagues bring a wide range of specialized skills, including expertise in legal protection, administration, community services, public affairs, health and other disciplines. Disability inclusion If you are a person with a disability and you expect you may face challenges during the recruitment process, you can indicate it in your application form. There are options to select any health conditions you may have and outline any necessary adjustments related to disabilities during the recruitment phases. Providing this information is optional. It will be treated as strictly confidential and used only for the purpose of finding out how to better assist you during the recruitment process. Adjustments for candidates with disabilities will be provided as best as possible and as needed upon request. All candidates will be assessed based on meeting the requirements for each vacancy in relation to experience, skills, and education.

Responsibilities

The intern will assist in monitoring the implementation of programme activities and contribute to tracking progress against established plans and indicators. They will also support the review and consolidation of implementing partner reports and assist in the preparation of internal and external reports.