Protection Intern
Quick answer
UNHCR Korea is hiring a full-time Protection Intern in Korea to support advocacy, training, and monitoring of protection standards. The role involves communication, research, and logistical support. Compensation is KRW 2,200,000 per month, with potential additional support from UNHCR.
- Role
- Protection Intern
- Organization
- UNHCR Korea
- Location
- Korea
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- KRW 2,200,000 per month, with potential additional sponsorship from UNHCR
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The role of UNHCR Korea is to engage with various stakeholders to improve the domestic asylum system and treatment of asylum-seekers and refugees. The intern will support the team in advocacy, training, and monitoring protection standards.
What you'll do
- Provide information to forcibly displaced and stateless people
- Support communication with various stakeholders
- Conduct research on protection-related information
- Assist with translation and interpretation
- Support capacity-building training for government officers
- Participate in meetings and take notes
What it takes
- Background in law, international relations, political science, social sciences, human rights, or related fields
- Strong interest in refugee protection, statelessness, and international human rights agenda
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Korean and English
- Ability to conduct legal and/or policy research
- Experience or coursework related to COI, asylum, human rights issues
- Strong translation and/or interpretation skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Sponsored by KOICA, with potential additional support from UNHCR
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The internship is based in Korea.
What is the compensation?
The internship is sponsored by KOICA, with a monthly stipend of KRW 2,200,000, and potential additional support from UNHCR.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a background in law, international relations, or related fields, excellent communication skills, and experience in research and translation.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by September 21, 2026, and the candidate should hold Korean citizenship and be between 19 and 34 years old, with an extended age limit for those who have served in the military.
Is the internship remote?
No, the internship is in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNHCR Korea's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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