Title: Emergency Preparedness Intern
Project: Emergency Preparedness and Early Warning analysis
Duty station: Geneva, Switzerland
Section/Unit: Emergency Services – Division of Emergency Security and Supply
Contract/Level: Internship
Duration: 3 to 6 Months – Unpaid internship
Supervisor: Associate IM Officer - Preparedness
1. General Background
In 2015, the High Commissioner’s “Policy on Emergency Response Activation, Leadership and Accountabilities - UNHCR/HCP/2015/1” was published, outlining accountabilities, responsibilities and authorities related to emergency preparedness and response across UNHCR.
The Emergency Preparedness team was created within the Division of Emergency, Security and Supply to support that Policy, and as part of a broader organizational strategy to improve and mainstream emergency preparedness throughout operations and at headquarters.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to work in the emergency team of UNHCR, in close contact with UNHCR Emergency Stand by teams who are constantly deployed to emergency operations.
Therefore we seek a dynamic and driven individual with a strong interest in refugee issues, conflict and strong skills in political and conflict analysis.
2. Purpose and Scope of Assignment
The intern will provide support to the Emergency Preparedness Team in:
1) Weekly horizon scanning and production of updates and analytic papers on early warning situations
2) Update and support to management of the High Alert List for Emergency Development (HALEP)
3) Support the further development of the HALEP platform and the diagnostic tool
4) Record best practices and document progress of preparedness monitoring and activities
5) Contribute to a preparedness communications strategy
6) Participate in meetings related to emergency preparedness and response
7) Support emergency task forces if required
8) Support the team in performing other tasks as required
4. Qualifications and Experience
a. Education (Level and area of required and/or preferred education)
- Any of the following university degrees (preferably at master’s level): International Relations, International Politics, Development Studies, Emergency practice, Strategic studies, or related. Specific studies/experience in political and conflict analysis an advantage
b. Work Experience
- Any relevant experience an advantage
- Experience in research and drafting short, concise and specific reports – required
c. Key Competencies
- English language proficient is required
- Demonstrated writing skills in English. Writing must be of a very high standard, with an example attached to expression of interest
- Expert knowledge of the use of excel, word and able and willing to quickly learn to use new software are required
- Knowledge of computer programming languages (html, css, sql, js) are desired
Conditions:
The intern is expected to begin as early as possible (as of the beginning of September 2016) and be available for at least three months, although preference is for longer term.
The role is full time (40 hours per week) with working hours between 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday (30 minutes lunch break included).
Please note that the terms of internship as defined by UNHCR practice, preclude payment of any kind.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should submit their letter of motivation, Personal History Form (P11), and CV, including testimonials/degrees/certificates to
indicating “Emergency Preparedness Internship” in the subject of the email. P11 forms are available onwww.unhcr.org/recruit/p11new.doc
The application will be open till a suitable candidate is found and no later than 25 August 2016. You are invited to apply as early as possible to be prioritized.
