Intern - Humanitarian Affairs
Quick answer
UN OCHA is seeking an intern in New York for a full-time/part-time internship focusing on monitoring humanitarian developments, supporting anticipatory action frameworks, and contributing to CERF’s work on climate-smart humanitarian action. The internship is unpaid and expected to last from February to July 2027.
- Role
- Intern - Humanitarian Affairs
- Organization
- UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
- Location
- New York, in person/hybrid/remote
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
Internship position at the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in New York, focusing on monitoring humanitarian developments, supporting anticipatory action frameworks, and contributing to CERF’s work on climate-smart humanitarian action.
What you'll do
- Monitor, analyze, and research humanitarian developments
- Support anticipatory action frameworks
- Review funding applications
- Contribute to CERF’s work on climate-smart humanitarian action
- Support the partnership and reporting efforts of the CERF secretariat
- Support CERF’s responsible use of artificial intelligence
What it takes
- Be a student in the final year of a first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), in a Master's or a Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master's or Ph.D. Programme (with completion date not more than one year before the start-date of the internship)
- Excellent knowledge of standard software applications
- Knowledge of Statistics, Python, and data visualization tools
- Research and analysis skills
- Data collection and management
- Drafting documents and supporting partnerships and coordination
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The internship is based in New York, with the option for in-person, hybrid, or remote work.
Is the internship paid?
The internship is unpaid, and candidates are responsible for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses.
What is the expected duration of the internship?
The internship is expected to last from February to July 2027.
What are the key responsibilities of the internship?
Key responsibilities include monitoring humanitarian developments, supporting anticipatory action frameworks, reviewing funding applications, and contributing to CERF’s work on climate-smart humanitarian action.
What are the qualifications required for the internship?
Qualifications include being a student in the final year of a first university degree, excellent knowledge of standard software applications, and knowledge of Statistics, Python, and data visualization tools.
How to apply
Apply directly on UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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