Internship: Analysis Assistant

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

A (least hardship)FamilyInternship2024-04-17abril 29, 2024Candidates must be legally present in Costa Rica at the time of application, recruitment and hire.
Only candidates holding a legally job permit in Costa Rica will be considered eligible.
UNHCR is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment, so its staff come from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds and world perspectives. We are committed to maintaining diversity in terms of age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, nationality, racial identity, religious beliefs, among others. People belonging to minority groups, people with special abilities, people who are qualified and meet the requirements of each vacancy are especially encouraged. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Include in your application all your work experience
Eligible candidates may be required to take a technical test and/or an interview.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notify
If you have special needs or require assistance to apply, please contact cossarrhh@unhcr.org

a. Education:
▪ Advanced university studies in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Economics, or related fields, with emphasis and/or interest in International Human Rights and Refugee Law, Humanitarian Assistance, and/or International Development.
▪ Fluent in Spanish, and a good command of English.
▪ Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
b. Work Experience:
Required:
▪ Experience in organizing information for analysis purposes (either for academic or working purposes).
▪ Experience in conducting, participating in and reporting on meetings, and drafting
reports.
▪ Demonstrated excellent writing skills in Spanish.
▪ Thorough understanding of UNHCR's protection mandate and core mission.
Desirable:
▪ Experience in the context of humanitarian activities (Protection, Humanitarian Affairs, External Relations, Communications). Previous experience with UNHCR or other protection/humanitarian actors will be considered an asset.
▪ Experience undertaking operational and analytical work in the field of international affairs, international security, humanitarian affairs, development, or journalism.
▪ Thorough understanding of context analysis and/or protection analysis tools and methodologies.
▪ Demonstrated excellent writing skills in English.

 

Standard Job Description

Required Languages

Spanish

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Desired Languages

English

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Other information

This position doesn't require a functional clearance

Home-Based

No