Programme Intern

UNHCR is offering a full-time internship based in its Programme Unit in Algiers, Algeria. The intern will support the activities of the Programme Unit including monitoring programme activities, supporting partner reports, maintaining monitoring tools, preparing reports, organizing meetings, conducting research, and providing administrative assistance.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of UNHCR.
• Not have exhausted the maximum cumulative internship period with UNHCR, including any prior internships (8 months for full-time and 12 months for part-time).
• An individual who bears the relationship of parent, child or sibling or step-parent, step-child or step-sibling to a current UNHCR staff member or affiliate is not eligible for an internship.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills in both French and English (both oral and written); knowledge of 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.

Skills

• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• SharePoint Development
• MS Teams
• Report Writing
• Programme Monitoring
• Data Analysis
• Research
• Meeting Organization
• Administrative Assistance
• Drafting Skills
• Bilingual Communication
• Analytical Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving
• Multi-cultural Team Collaboration
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail

Languages

English, French