Disability Inclusion Support

UNRWA Headquarters, Amman

6 months, full-time or part-time, depending on availability

 Prepare and review simple tools, checklists, guidance notes, presentations, and training materials related to disability inclusion.  Support desk research on disability inclusion, accessibility, protection and humanitarian action.  Assist in preparing short notes, summaries, situation updates, case studies and briefing materials.  Support data collection from departments and field offices, including organising information in Excel sheets or trackers.  Assist in preparing meeting agendas, minutes, and follow-up notes.  Support coordination with UNRWA departments, field offices, and relevant partners.  Help document examples of good practice, challenges, and lessons learned from disability inclusion work.  Assist in preparing materials for workshops, consultations, webinars, and awareness sessions.  Support administrative tasks related to meetings, travel planning, field visits, and internal coordination where needed.  Contribute to the organisation of files, references, and disability inclusion resources.

• A university degree, or be currently studying, in social sciences, disability studies, human rights, development, humanitarian studies, public policy, education, social work, international relations, or another relevant field. • Good understanding of UNRWA’s mandate and services, especially in the local and regional context. • Interest in disability inclusion, protection, humanitarian work, refugee issues or social development. • Some experience in research, writing, reporting, documentation, and proposal preparation. • Ability to collect and organize information in a clear way. • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Good communication skills, including verbal communication and professional writing.

• Fluency in Arabic is required. Good English is preferred.

Skills Required  Good interpersonal and communication skills.  Ability to write clearly and summarise information.  Ability to work with different teams and departments.  Good organisation and follow-up skills.  Attention to detail.  Respect for confidentiality and sensitive information.  Commitment to disability inclusion and respectful communication with persons with disabilities.  Willingness to learn and receive guidance.

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.