UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Protection Intern - Research & Reporting
- Lugar de destino
- 🇨🇲 Yaounde, Cameroon
- País / zona
- Cameroon
- Región
- Africa
- Sistema ONU
- Fund/Programme
Sobre este puesto
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees is seeking a Protection Intern to support research and reporting activities in the field of refugee protection. The intern will be responsible for conducting research, synthesizing complex protection information, and producing clear written products such as reports, briefing notes, and analytical summaries. The role requires strong analytical and writing skills, with a demonstrated academic interest in refugee protection, human rights, displacement dynamics, or African political contexts. The intern will work under guidance, focusing on Community-Based Protection approaches and durable solutions, including social cohesion and humanitarian–development nexus frameworks. The position is based in Yaoundé, Cameroon, with a security level 2 classification. The ideal candidate must have strong English writing skills and a working knowledge of French is preferred.
Requisitos clave
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Demonstrated academic interest in refugee protection
- Ability to draft concise reports and briefing notes
Deseable
- Working knowledge of French
- Interest in Community-Based Protection approaches
- Understanding of humanitarian–development nexus frameworks
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- Internship experience required
- Titulación requerida
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Human Rights, or related field is required
- Idiomas
- English
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Terms of Reference
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize complex protection information into clear written products.
• Demonstrated academic interest in refugee protection, human rights, displacement dynamics, or African political contexts.
• Ability to draft concise reports, briefing notes and analytical summaries.
• Interest in Community-Based Protection approaches and durable solutions, including social cohesion and humanitarian–development nexus frameworks.
• Strong writing skills in English (essential); working knowledge of French is an asset.
• Good organizational skills and ability to work independently under guidance.
• Intellectual curiosity, discretion and sensitivity to protection and displacement-related issues.
Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:
To view occupational safety and health considerations for this duty station, please visit this link:
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel
Living and Working Conditions:
Yaoundé is a duty station classified B. Living conditions are good including in other major cities such as Douala as well. Yaoundé is the political capital where most embassies and representations of international organizations are based while Douala is the economic capital hosting the main seaport. Despite the instability in the South-West and North-West Province due to the ``Anglophone crisis and in the Far North Province due to Boko Haram Activities, the situation in the political capital and other parts of the country is overall good. Yaoundé is under security level 2.
All United Nations personnel must comply with UNDSS procedures and recommendations during their assignment to Cameroon. Thefts and burglary are the main incidents against UN personnel.
The access to health services in Yaoundé is good. The yellow fever vaccine is compulsory and vaccination cards should be presented at the entrance. Vaccinations against Meningococcal Meningitis and Hepatitis A and B are also recommended. The basic drugs are available in pharmacies, but it is recommended to bring specific prescription drugs.
The currency used in Cameroon is Franc CFA (XAF). Many hotels, restaurants and large businesses in Yaoundé accept the main international credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, etc.). It is also possible to withdraw cash from automatic telling machines found in all the major cities.
The accommodation facilities are in general good and the choice is wide. It is possible to rent unfurnished and furnished accommodations. International staff in Yaoundé are advised to reside in specific parts of the town (Bastos and Omnisport) where diplomatic police undertake regular patrols. Transportation in town can be easily arranged through local taxis.
The incumbent will be briefed on conditions in locations within the region upon arrival as appropriate.
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