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Role Description

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency helps to save lives and build better futures for the millions of people forced to flee their homes. The position is a core member of the Development Unit in the Americas bureau and would contribute to the overarching efforts in the region to support integration of refugees in the countries in which they find safety. The primary responsibility of the person would be as a research assistant supporting the work of ongoing initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) that advance the economic integration of refugees and migrants. The intern would also contribute to a running literature review of relevant research showing the impact of different policies and interventions.

• Track ongoing initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) by development institutions (the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, CAF, USAID etc.) that benefit refugees and migrants.
• Contribute to a running literature review of relevant research showing the impact of different policies and interventions aimed at advancing the integration of refugees into the LAC countries in which they find safety.
• Support the Economist in research and analysis related to integration of displaced populations.
• Prepare talking points, presentations and briefing materials based on the focus and work of the development unit.
• Other duties as necessary.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Candidates with previous UNHCR Internship experience must not have exceeded the maximum total cumulative full-time internship duration of eight (8) months.

Requirements

• Experience conducting research using qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Spanish language skills.
• Good communications skills.
• Strong work ethic and team spirit.

Benefits

• The Sponsoring Institution shall provide non-reimbursable financial support in the form of a stipend/scholarship/allowance/etc. for the period of internship with UNHCR.
• Travel expenses to and from the internship location shall be the responsibility of the respective sponsoring institution.
• Remote work is also possible.

Obligations

• Acquiring and renewing current visas, residence permits including all associated costs, obtaining medical certification and compliance with taxation requirements (if applicable), are the responsibility of the intern.
• The selected candidate will need to provide UNHCR with proof of funding from the sponsoring institution (if applicable), health insurance coverage applicable to the assigned internship location and a certificate of good health from a qualified medical practitioner certifying their fitness for work.
• In the event the candidate is not able to produce the required certificate, they will not be admitted to the Internship Programme.