Programme Intern

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

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.

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This position doesn't require a functional clearance

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