Intern - Humanitarian Affairs

LocationNew York, in person/hybrid/remote

SetupHybrid

LevelEntry

Posted2w ago

Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is seeking an intern in New York to monitor, analyze, and support humanitarian developments, particularly in the context of the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF). The internship is unpaid and may be full-time or part-time, in-person, hybrid, or remote.

Role: Intern - Humanitarian Affairs
Organization: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Location: New York, in person/hybrid/remote
Work setup: Hybrid
Level: Entry
Category: Communications & Marketing

The role

Internship position in the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) focusing on monitoring, analyzing, and supporting humanitarian developments, particularly in the context of the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF).

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 the responsible use of artificial intelligence

What it takes

Student in the final year of a first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), or have completed a first university degree (bachelor or equivalent) with completion date not more than one year before the start-date of the internship
Excellent knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and MS Teams
Knowledge of Statistics, Python, and data visualization tools is desirable
Fluency in English and French
Ability to conduct research and analysis
Experience in drafting documents and presentations

What you'll bring

Excellent knowledge of standard software applications (MS WordMS PowerPointMS ExcelMS Teams)Knowledge of StatisticsPython

How we treat you

None, interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the internship located?

The internship is based in New York, which may be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis, in-person, hybrid, or remote.

Is the internship paid?

No, interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.

What is the expected duration of the internship?

The internship is expected to last from February to July 2027.

What are the key qualifications required?

Applicants must be students in the final year of a first university degree or have completed a first university degree with completion date not more than one year before the start-date of the internship, and must have excellent knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and MS Teams.

How do I apply?

Interested candidates should apply through the UN Inspira system by the application deadline of September 30, 2026.

How to apply

Apply directly on United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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