UNHCR - Public Information/Fundraising Interns

  Cyprus

Nicosia (Lefkosia)

Term: Throughout the year 

Description: Under the overall guidance/supervision of the Public Information Officer, the aim of the post is to:

- Contribute innovative proposals for private sector fundraising.
- Assist in drafting and updating documents on UNHCR Cyprus, as well as on UNHCR projects for fundraising purposes.
- Assist in the organization of fundraising initiatives.
- Contribute innovative proposals to foster public awareness on refugee issues.
- Assist in the constant improvement of PI and fundraising contacts list (proposing new entries, inserting new entries, deleting outdated contacts, reviewing existing information).
- Research on specific refugee related topics and draft briefing notes for dissemination   purposes.
- Follow-up with the media on receipt of press releases and other information material.
- Collect and arrange for dispatch of PI material both for public awareness and fundraising purposes.
- Assist in the organization of special PI events (press conferences, press briefings, etc.).
- Assist in the management of PI material stock (videos, posters, leaflets, magazines, etc.).
- Provide translations of Press Releases, Briefing Notes, News Stories from the website and other documents, as necessary, from English into Greek.
- Assist in the maintenance of the filing system of the PI Unit (filing of documents and updating of files).
- Draft routine letters/faxes.
- Any other PI /Fundraising task.

Highlights:
* Purpose of the Internship Programme

Opportunity for university graduates or university (advanced) students, to gain work experience related to their background and interests. Enrich the curriculum vitae of interns with experience in a well respected international organization.
Enable UNHCR to benefit from the work undertaken by interns.

* Application
Applications may be sent via Email, Fax, and Mail. Applications must include a completed internship application form available electronically on Internet.

* Administration, Supervision of Interns

Once selected, you will be assigned to a work unit (Public Information Unit or Legal Protection Unit) or to other ad-hoc refugee projects, under the supervision of a member of the permanent staff who will be responsible to guide you in your duties.

After the completion of the internship and based on their performance, interns will be issued a letter of reference covering the period of internship with UNHCR and area of work.

* Subsequent Employment by UNHCR

There is no expectation of employment at the end of the internship.

* Remuneration

No provision is made for remuneration of interns. All costs connected with internships must be borne by the interns or sponsors. However, a provision has been made to cover for transportation fees of interns at a fixed rate of 30.75 Euros for fulltime internships and 15.40 Euros for part time internships, respectively. Transportation outside Nicosia will be reimbursed.

Qualifications:
- Advanced students or graduates in the area of political sciences, economic and social development, international relations, public policy, law.
- Able to demonstrate initiative, work independently, and flexibility.
- Interests in humanitarian activities, human rights, refugees, or the United Nations Organization.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Cyprus Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network