Join UNHCR’s Global Team : Explore Latest Career and Internship Opportunities ( July 2025)
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is a global organization dedicated to protecting the rights and well-being of refugees and displaced people worldwide. With a presence in over 135 countries, UNHCR provides essential assistance, including shelter, food, water, healthcare, and education. For those seeking to contribute to this vital mission, UNHCR offers a range of career and internship opportunities.
Career Opportunities
UNHCR regularly advertises vacancies on its official online recruitment platform. These roles span a wide array of functions and locations, from headquarters in Geneva to global service centers in Amman, Budapest, and Copenhagen, and critically, in field country offices across the globe, often in challenging and emergency settings.
UNHCR seeks professionals with:
- Passion for humanitarian work: A deep commitment to serving people forced to flee.
- Relevant experience and skills: Expertise in fields such as protection, program management, administration, public health, education, livelihoods, and more.
- Strong academic background: At least an undergraduate degree from a UNESCO-accredited institution for international staff, and successful completion of secondary education for general/field service roles.
- Language proficiency: Fluency in English is essential, and working knowledge of another UN language (e.g., French, Arabic, Spanish) is often highly valued or required.
- Adaptability and resilience: A willingness to serve in hardship locations and thrive in diverse teams.
Recent postings include various roles across administrative support, protection, and field operations. Interested candidates should visit the UNHCR career portal to search for open positions and submit applications. See current UNHCR vacancies
Internship Programme Highlights
The UNHCR Internship Programme offers exceptional opportunities for students and recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in humanitarian work
- Duration and Flexibility
- Placements ranging from 2-6 months
- Potential extensions up to 8 months
- Both on-site and remote work possibilities
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- Location Options
- UNHCR Headquarters (Geneva)
- Global Service Centers (Amman, Budapest, Copenhagen)
- Field offices worldwide
Internships are advertised on the main UNHCR recruitment platform and new opportunities are regularly added.
Some regional and country offices also post internship opportunities on their dedicated websites. Interested applicants are encouraged to frequently visit these sites to search for available opportunities. Browse country websites.
Application
1.Search and Apply: Almost all vacancies are advertised on the main UNHCR online recruitment platform. Candidates are encouraged to create an account and apply directly through the portal. It’s crucial to carefully review the job description and requirements before applying.
UNHCR emphasizes that it does not charge any fees during recruitment, so candidates should be cautious of scams
2.Interviews: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews, which may be conducted in-person or remotely.
3.Selection and Offer: Successful candidates receive job offers, contingent on reference checks and, in some cases, medical examinations.
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