Psychosocial Intern (AMERA)

The job of the psychosocial intern is full time for 35 hours per week. The psychosocial intern works under the day-to-day supervision of the head of the Psychosocial Team.
Requirements:

1.    English being the official language of the UNHCR Cairo as well as Africa and Middle East Refugee Assistance (AMERA) office, the psychosocial intern must be fluent in both oral and written English. Arabic language or one of the other languages spoken by refugees in Cairo is a distinct advantage.

2.    A background in mental health and social work and experience working in human rights and/or with refugees and asylum seekers in a social work capacity.

3.    A minimum of one year of experience providing psychological or social work services to refugees and asylum seekers.

4.    A Masters degree in psychology, social work, or a related field or an MD in psychiatry preferred. You may also be in the process of completing such a degree. Assistance with finding a qualified supervisor is available through Dr. Harrell-Bond (behbond[at]aucegypt.edu).

Application Procedure:

To apply for an internship placement please send the following documents:

·         Cover letter, including the date you intend to start the internship

·         Curriculum Vitae

·         Brief writing sample (less than five pages)-legal advisor applicants only

·         Contact details and email addresses for three references

·         Statement of ability to financially support oneself for the duration of the internship

AMERA-Egypt accepts Psychosocial Interns three times per year in January, May, and September.

Please submit your applications to: egyptinternships@amera-uk.org

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Shell Postgraduate Student Internships

Shell Postgraduate Student Internships: The Nigeria Shell Postgraduate Student Internships is open primarily to talented Nigerian Postgraduate Students in Nigerian Universities but in exceptional cases to Nigerians in Overseas Universities.
The Research Internship programme provides the framework for the direct transfer of practical and current industry experience to Nigerian university research students.

With the understanding of their university-appointed supervisors, graduate students (MSc, Ph.D) spend a year in Shell to conduct research on the E&P challenges of the Company.

The research reports produced by the interns at the end of the internship are adapted for presentation to their universities for the award of higher degrees.

Shell offers approximately 20 research internship appointments yearly.

Emoluments given to the interns cumulate to N50 million annually. A number of interns have taken up appointment with Shell on completion of their studies.

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Legal Advisor Intern, Egypt (AMERA)

The job of the legal advisor intern is full time for 35 hours per week. The legal advisor works under the day-to-day supervision of the programmes director and in coordination with the legal officers.

Requirements:

1.    English being the official language of the UNHCR Cairo as well as Africa and Middle East Refugee Assistance (AMERA) office, the legal advisor must be fluent in both oral and written English. Arabic or one of the languages of refugee nationalities in Egypt is a decided asset.

2.    A background in law and/or experience working in human rights and/or with refugees and asylum seekers.

3.    A Bachelors degree in law or an LLM is preferred, but other Masters degrees or equivalent experience in a related field are also acceptable.

Application Procedure

To apply for an internship placement please send the following:

a)    Cover letter, including the date you intend to start the internship

b)    Curriculum Vitae

c)    Brief writing sample (less than five pages)-legal advisor applicants only

d)    Contact details and email addresses for three references

e)    Statement of ability to financially support oneself for the duration of the internship

AMERA-Egypt accepts Legal Interns three times per year in January, May, and September.

Please submit your applications to: egyptinternships@amera-uk.org 

Kenya Human Rights Commission Internships

The KHRC Internship Programme is one of the leading programmes in the Kenyan democracy and governance sector in terms of offering hands-on training for human rights practitioners.
The Commission hosts between 15 and 18 interns annually and fully involves them in all aspects of its operations.

Application requirements:

·         Interns should apply to the Internship Committee at the Kenya Human Rights Commission.

·         A letter describing why you are interested in interning with the Kenya Human Rights Commission and what special skills or experience you have that would fit with our programmes.

·         A resume / curriculum vitae showing academic accomplishment, work experience, volunteer experience etc. Please include your email address.

·         The names, phone numbers and email addresses of two references (one academic and one work-related preferred).

·         Please include the title and organisation of the referees and a few words indicating the context of your work with them.

·         A brief unedited (professionally) writing sample that should be an academic essay roughly five pages long on any issue around human rights.

International applicants only:

·         Summer internships require a minimum commitment of twelve weeks.

·         Fall and Spring teams usually involve a commitment of 3 months.

·         If your availability does not match the time period above, please inquire about alternatives.

Internship Dates:

1st quarter Team (January - March)

Deadline for receipt of applications - December 1st

Advise applicants by; December 18th

2nd Quarter Team (April - June)

Deadline for receipt of applications - March 1st

Advise applicants by; March 18th

3rd Quarter Team (July - September)

Deadline for receipt of applications; June 1st

Advise applicants by; June 18th

4th Quarter Team (October - December)

Deadline for receipt of applications; September 1st

Advise applicants by; September 18th

International Applicants:

Summer Team: May - August

(Firm application deadline February 1st)

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IOM Internships

International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration.
IOM's internship program provides students with the opportunity to learn about its activities, to gain initial work experience, and/or to prepare for a degree dissertation.

The internships are voluntary assignments and can range from 8 weeks to 6 months in duration.

Interns tend to be students approaching the end of their programme or graduates between 19 and 32 years of age (average age is 26).

Interns are given assignments and responsibility commensurate with their experience and they are referred to a supervisor/tutor, who is responsible for mentoring and coaching.

They can be given short assignments either designed within on-going programmes or on an ad-hoc basis.

Interns are not considered to be staff members but Terms of Reference, tasks, duration of assignment and supervisors are clearly determined.

During their assignment, interns attend monthly briefings on the different services of the Organization and visit other Geneva-based International Organizations.

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ICC Internships & Visiting Professionals Programme

International Criminal Court Internships (ICC) & Visiting Professionals Programme: As an international organisation endeavouring to optimise geographic and gender representation, the Court respects and values diversity and therefore encourages applications from candidates of all nationalities and cultures to its Internship and Visiting Professional Programme.
I. Internships Placements

The Court offers internships to highly motivated young professionals with good academic qualifications who are in the early stages of their careers.

The Internship is a practical educational experience whereby Interns principally assist the staff of the Court in discharging their duties.

Under supervision, Interns are assigned projects and tasks that are relevant to their educational background and interests and provide them with the opportunity to put into practice and further develop their theoretical knowledge.

The work will generally be comparable to the work of the upper general service category or junior professional level.

II. Visiting Professionals Placements

Visiting Professional placements are offered to candidates who have extensive academic and/or professional expertise in an area of work relevant to or related to the Court.

Visiting Professionals will usually be assigned to a range of tasks or specific projects in a capacity which will both draw upon and augment the specific knowledge or skills of the individual.

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WTO Internship Programme

The WTO secretariat maintains a limited internship programme for post-graduate university students wishing to gain practical experience and deeper knowledge of the multilateral trading system.
Eligibility back:

·         Interns are recruited from among nationals of WTO Members and countries and customs territories engaged in accession negotiations.

·         Interns will have completed their undergraduate studies in a relevant discipline (e.g. economics, law, political science, international relations), and shall have completed at least one year of their postgraduate studies.

·         The minimum age for an intern shall be 21 years and the maximum age 30 years.

·         A roster of suitable candidates is maintained from which interns are selected.

In addition to the regular internship programme, the need may also arise to recruit interns at short notice for particular tasks.

These recruits will also be drawn from the roster. Names will not be maintained on the roster for longer than one year.

Contractual Terms and Conditions back:

·         Paid interns receive a daily allowance of CHF 60 (including week-ends and official holidays falling within the selected period). No other remuneration of any kind shall be paid.

·         Internships take place in Geneva, Switzerland only. Travel expenses to and from Geneva cannot be paid by the WTO, and such travel is not covered by the Organization's insurance. Interns are also responsible for their own insurance cover for illness and accidents while they are working at the WTO.

·         The WTO may also employ unpaid interns funded from external sources.

·         Internships are generally of a duration of up to 24 weeks, the length of the internship depending on the project the interns is requested to work on, and on the needs of each Division.

·         An internship can be terminated by the WTO Secretariat or by the intern with one week's notice.

The WTO Internship Application Form must be completed and addressed to: Director, Human Resources Division, World Trade Organization, Centre William Rappard, 154 rue de Lausanne, 1211 Geneva 21, Switzerland. Email: humanresources@wto.org

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Worldwide Work Experience Placements (IAESTE)

Practical work experience training placements for students are arranged by the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE).
Placements are, however, only available to countries with a National International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) Committee.

Duration: Usually, traineeships are two to three months in duration with various firms, institutions of higher education and research institutes.

In individual cases, traineeships of extended duration can be arranged.

Value: Trainees are usually paid per month; the DAAD, however, is not able to grant additional funds to cover travel costs.

Placement Requirements:

·         Specific information on conditions of eligibility is available from the National IAESTE Committee of the member country concerned.

·         Language Proficiency: In many cases a good knowledge of English is sufficient.

Country-specific information, dates and deadlines, application address and advice

·         Precise information on when to submit applications is available from the National International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) Committee of the applicant's home country.

·         Students of the stated subjects interested in a training placement in Germany should address the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) Committee in their home country.

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World Bank Internship Program

The Internship Program is open to students who are nationals of the Bank's member countries and attracts a large number of highly qualified candidates.
The goal of this Internship Program is to offer successful candidates an opportunity to improve their skills as well as the experience of working in an international environment.

Interns generally find the experience to be rewarding and interesting.

To be eligible for the Internship Program, candidates must possess an undergraduate degree and already be enrolled in a full-time graduate study program (pursuing a Master's degree or PhD with plans to return to school in a full-time capacity.

Generally, successful candidates have completed their first year of graduate studies or are already into their PhD programs.

This Program typically seeks candidates in the following fields:

·         Economics, finance, human development (public health, education, nutrition, population), social science (anthropology, sociology), agriculture, environment, private sector development, as well as other related fields.

·         Fluency in English is required.

·         Prior relevant work experience, computing skills, as well as knowledge of languages such as French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, and Chinese are advantageous.

The World Bank Group Internship Program is offered during two seasons:

·         Summer (June-September)

·         Winter (December-March)

All applications MUST be submitted on-line (using the "Apply Now" button on the right hand side of this page - available during the application period only).

The Bank pays an hourly salary to all Interns and, where applicable, provides an allowance towards travel expenses.

Interns are responsible for their own living accommodations.

Most positions are located in Washington, DC (some positions are offered in country offices) and are a minimum of four weeks in duration.

·         The application period for the Summer Program is December 1 - January 31 each year

·         The application period for the Winter Program is September 1 - October 31 each year

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ILFA Work Experience Placements in UK

Applications invited for 3 months training & work experience placements in London.
International Lawyers for Africa (ILFA) is an initiative set up by leading law firms and academics, which aims to develop African lawyers’ legal skills in international law, banking and finance, corporate and commercial law and dispute resolution in an international context.

Applications are invited from qualified lawyers:

·         Working or seeking to work in private practice or government service

·         Committed to developing their legal skills in international law, commercial law and/or dispute resolution

Candidate Specification

·         Degree in law or and admitted to practise as a lawyer in home jurisdiction

·         Excellent academics (minimum of a 2.1 or equivalent) from a university with a reputable law faculty

·         Professional legal experience at the national level, with emphasis in public international law, corporate and commercial or banking and finance law

·         Experience as Government/state lawyers in the context of international law preferable

·         Not more than associate level post-qualification experience i.e. not a partner

·         Fluency in spoken and written English essential

·         Written undertaking to complete the placement

·         Written undertaking to return home after completion of the placement

The Placement

Candidates will be placed with commercial law firms. As such, their legal expertise should match those of the host firm’s areas of practice e.g. corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution (arbitration, litigation and ADR), public international law, banking and finance.

Candidates will be provided with:

·         Visa application assistance

·         Visa fee

·         Flight arrangements

·         Airfares

·         Appropriate accommodation (food and laundry facilities not provided)

·         A weekly allowance

·         Monthly travel card for buses and underground trains which cover travel in the London area only

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WFP Internship Programme

The objectives of the Internship Programme are to promote among the participants a better understanding of the United Nations and of the World Food Programme.
Internships provide Divisions at headquarters or country offices with the assistance of outstanding young students specializing in fields relevant to WFP activities.

WFP will cover the intern for medical insurance during working hours, and provide a stipend. Travel and upkeep is not covered by WFP.

The following criteria are used to determine eligibility for the Internship Programme:

·         Applicants must be currently enrolled in a university or graduate school and have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies.

·         Spouses, sons, daughters, brothers or sisters of staff members will not be considered eligible for this Programme.

Queries regarding internship opportunities maybe sent to intern@wfp.org.

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WCC Youth Internship Programme

World Council of Churches Youth Internship Programme

WCC Youth Internship Programme: The World Council of Churches welcomes young people (aged 18-30 years) to serve as interns in its Geneva offices.

Interns work in a World Council of Churches (WCC) programme for a one-year period. During this time, they gain work experience in an ecumenical field and are given the tools to take this back to the local level.

The second emphasis of the internship programme is on ecumenical formation and community-building: as a group, the interns learn how to work in a multicultural and multiconfessional environment.

Each intern also develops an ecumenical project to be implemented back in their home contexts.

By providing young people with a rich international experience of community-building, team work and ecumenical learning, this activity strengthens both local churches and the ecumenical movement as a whole.

World Council of Churches (WCC) looks for Interns who are committed to the ideals of the ecumenical movement, to bring their energy, commitment and fresh vision to a specific work assignment.

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Connect-123 designs Volunteer, Internship and Study Programs

Volunteer, Internship and Study Abroad Programs by Connect-123 designs experiential learning programs in Cape Town, South Africa.
We believe that students learn best by doing and all volunteer, intern, and study programs have a strong “real world” work component.

Accredited semester study abroad programs are offered through the University of Cape Town, while internships and volunteer work opportunities are hosted by local companies, non-profit organizations, research institutes and health care clinics.

Our experienced, international team advises program participants prior to departure and provides ongoing support and guidance once in Cape Town, from academic advice and mentoring to hands-on help in case of an emergency.

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United Nations Internship Programmes

The United Nations provides opportunities for students enrolled in a graduate programme to undertake an internship at its Headquarters in New York, Geneva, Vienna, Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Bangkok, Beirut and Santiago.
Preference is given to candidates from developing, underrepresented or unrepresented countries in the UN.

There are three internship sessions throughout the year: spring (mid-January to mid-March); summer (early June to early August); and fall (mid-September to mid-November).

Internships are on a volunteer basis.

The objective of the Internship Programme is threefold:

·         To provide a framework by which graduate and post-graduate students from diverse academic backgrounds may be assigned to United Nations Offices where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical work assignments.

·         To expose them to the work of the United Nations.

·         To provide UN offices with the assistance of highly qualified students specialized in various professional fields.

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UN Internship Programme

The United Nations provides opportunities for students enrolled in a graduate programme to undertake an internship at its Headquarters in New York.
This Internship Programme is for the United Nations Headquarters in New York only.

The objective of the Internship Programme is threefold:

·         to provide a framework by which graduate and post-graduate students from diverse academic backgrounds may be assigned to United Nations Offices where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical work assignments.

·         to expose them to the work of the United Nations.

·         to provide UN offices with the assistance of highly qualified students specialized in various professional fields.

To qualify for the United Nations Headquarters Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:

1.    Applicants must be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) at the time of application and during the internship; or

2.    Applicants pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages must have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree.

Application Deadline: Please note that the deadline to apply for the Summer session is: 31 January.

Contact: Internship Coordinator, United Nations Headquarters, Room S-2500F, New York, NY 10017, U.S.A. Fax: (212) 963-9514. E-mail: OHRM_interns@un.org.

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UN-HABITAT Internships

UN-HABITAT Internships: UN-HABITAT is the United Nations agency for human settlements, mandated to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all.
UN-HABITAT offers internships in Nairobi, Kenya for undergraduate and graduate university students. The internships have a duration of three to six months and are on a volunteer basis.

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UNIFEM Internships

The UNIFEM Internship Programme offers a small group of outstanding graduate-level students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UNIFEM's work.
It is designed to complement women's development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of multilateral technical cooperation, but also complements other international studies, including law.

Internship assignments vary greatly in terms of content. They may have a country-specific, regional, sectoral, or thematic focus.

However, interns are normally involved in some aspect of the design, implementation and evaluation of UNIFEM-supported programmes and projects.

Every attempt is made to match the interests of the intern with the needs of the organization.

Internship assignments vary in length according to the availability and academic requirements of the intern, as well as the needs of UNIFEM.

Assignments are available on a part-time and full-time basis throughout the year.

Interested candidates may submit an application at any time, indicating interests and availability.

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UNICEF Internships

The UNICEF Internship Programme offers eligible/qualified students at both Headquarters and country offices the opportunity to acquire direct practical experience in UNICEF's work under the direct supervision of experienced UNICEF staff.
Eligibility requirements:

·         You need to be a currently-enrolled graduate or post-graduate student in a field related to UNICEF’s interests. You must be enrolled during the full duration of the proposed internship period. At this time we do not accept undergraduates.

·         You should be fluent in English and one other UNICEF working language i.e. French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese.

·         Your academic performance should be excellent, as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.

·         Your application for an internship should be supported by your university or related institution. A minimum requirement is a letter from one of your professors supporting your application. This is only needed when an internship assignment has been offered to you.

·         Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in the field of international development, particularly in areas of UNICEF priorities.

·         Ability to adapt and work in a multi-cultural setting.

·         Has strong commitment to the values and principles of the United Nations and UNICEF's mission, guiding principles and Convention on the Rights of the Child.

·         Additional consideration will be given for any past work experiences.

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UNFPA Internship Programme

The Internship Programme offers a small group of outstanding students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UNFPA operations.
It is designed to complement development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of technical assistance.

Candidates for the internship programme are selected on a competitive basis.

The following qualifications are required for consideration:

·         Expressed interest in the field of development.

·         Written and spoken proficiency in English; fluency in French, Spanish or Arabic would be an asset.

·         Ability to adapt to new environments and to establish and maintain good working relations with individuals of different cultural backgrounds.

The UNFPA Internship Programme is on a non-remunerative basis.

The costs connected with an intern's participation in the Programme must be borne either by the nominating institution, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students, or by the student, who will have to obtain financing, as well as make his or her own arrangements for accommodation, travel, medical insurance, etc.

Applicants interested in participating in UNFPA's Internship Programme must submit a United Nations Personal History Form (P-11) and an Application Form along with a brief statement describing your interests and reasons for wishing to participate in the Programme.

Applications may be submitted by e-mail to internship@unfpa.org

If you would like to have any further information, please contact: Division for Human Resources, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) 220 East, 42nd Street, 17th Floor New York, N.Y. 10017 USA. Fax: (212) 297-4908. E-mail: internship@unfpa.org

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