Economic Integration Intern

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

Washington DC, USA
Fully remote
Research assistant for ongoing initiatives
Literature review of relevant research
Support economist in research and analysis
UNHCR aims to increase economic and social inclusion of forcibly displaced and stateless persons in host communities by 2026

Job Summary

  • UNHCR aims to increase economic and social inclusion of forcibly displaced and stateless persons in host communities by 2026.
  • The intern will support research on initiatives advancing the economic integration of refugees and migrants in Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • The role involves contributing to literature reviews and preparing briefing materials for the Development Unit.

Matching Summary

UNHCR aims to increase economic and social inclusion of forcibly displaced and stateless persons in host communities by 2026.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Research assistant for ongoing initiatives
  • Literature review of relevant research
  • Support Economist in research and analysis
  • Prepare talking points and presentations
  • Research and Spanish language capabilities

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in development settings
  • Experience in humanitarian settings
  • Interdisciplinary approach critical
  • Good communications skills
  • Strong work ethic and team spirit

Key Requirements

  • Recent graduate (within 2 years) or current student
  • Completed at least two years of undergraduate studies
  • Field relevant to UNHCR's work
  • No more than eight months of previous UNHCR internship experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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