There are currently over one million Syrian refugees registered with UNHCR in Lebanon, which makes Lebanon the highest refugee-hosting country per capita in the world. There are no approved camps in the country, and refugees are spread over 2,125 communities and locations across the country. The refugee response is led by the Government and local actors, supported by the international community.
As the designated lead agency in the refugee response, UNHCR has established a sector-based structure in Beirut and in the field. The structure brings together over 100 UN agencies, national and international NGO partners in identifying and agreeing on the strategic priorities to address the needs of Syrian refugees and other affected populations. The Lebanon national response falls under the Regional Refugee and Resilience Plan (3RP), whereby UNHCR guides the refugee response and UNDP facilitates the resilience and stabilization component.
The UNHCR operational response in Lebanon is the largest for the organization. Media attention and the frequency of influential high-profile visitors is high. The Office has grown substantially in the past years and now has around 640 staff. Aside from the Branch Office in the capital city of Beirut, UNHCR has two sub-offices in Zahle and Tripoli and two field offices in Mt Lebanon, Tyre, and one field unit in Qobayat under the Tripoli Sub-Office.
Under the guidance of the Associate Programme Officer, the Intern will proactively work to support and assist the Programme Unit team’s daily tasks, including providing assistance in dealing with partner organisations, filing agreements, minutes from the meetings and other documents, and assisting with applications from Agencies received in response for the Call for Expression of Interest for 2019.
- Collect data on the implementation of activities under partners and direct implementation.
- Undertake field visits and accompany Programme team during monitoring missions.
- Work with the Programme team on Filing and ensuring that clear filing is in place hard and soft copies.
- Follow up on the Payment requests, petty cash and tracking of all proof of payments across the different units.
- Support in sorting the applications of partners for the field offices under the EOI for 2019.
- Collect and maintain data on project activities.
- Prepare materials, working papers and tables for briefing and review sessions and meetings.
- Perform other duties as required.
Intervention Sectors
Refugees
Location
- Lebanon
- Beirut
- Beirut
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
< 800 (USD)
Contract Type
Internship
Application Submission Guidelines
Interested qualified external persons meeting the requirements of the attached Job Description can apply online through the following website: https://lb.unhcrjobs.org/ no later than COB 13/09/2018.
Please note that only applications received through the above website will be accepted and no applications will be accepted through email.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). UNHCR strongly encourage qualified female applicants for this position, applications form individuals with special needs are encouraged. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for the written test and/or oral interview.
UNHCR seeks to ensure that male and female employees are given equal career opportunities. UNHCR is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Experience Requirements
1 to 2 years
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
Has completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a degree program from a university or higher education facility accredited by UNESCO (or recently graduated - completed studies within maximum one year of application) in the field of project management/administration, international relations and other related fields.
Has a good knowledge of Microsoft Office; Word, advanced user of Excel and/or other database software.
Has experience in handling meetings, providing logistics support, etc.
Coordination skills and experience is an advantage.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic. Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.
Has a good knowledge of Microsoft Office; Word, advanced user of Excel and/or other database software.
Has experience in handling meetings, providing logistics support, etc.
Coordination skills and experience is an advantage.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic. Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
None
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No