Intern - Humanitarian Affairs
Organizational Context
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is part of the UN Secretariat, based in Doha, Qatar. OCHA's mandate is to coordinate humanitarian actors for effective responses to emergencies and natural disasters, advocating for those in need and promoting preparedness and sustainable solutions.
Job Purpose
This internship at UN OCHA Qatar-Doha aims to provide support in humanitarian action, focusing on coordination and communication engagement. The intern will contribute to monitoring, analysis, and reporting on humanitarian efforts, support advocacy initiatives by collecting information and liaising with partners, and assist in daily office operations. The role involves active participation in working groups and meetings, contributing to reports and communications, and preparing advocacy materials. This position offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in international humanitarian affairs and contribute to the UN's mission of alleviating human suffering.
Responsibilities
Support the monitoring, analysis, and reporting of humanitarian actions and disaster responses. Assist in advocacy initiatives by gathering information and liaising with humanitarian partners, government officials, and media. Actively participate in working groups, meetings, and consultations with agencies and partners on humanitarian and emergency response matters. Provide support for daily office tasks, including roadmap development and coordination with OCHA branches. Offer operations and logistics support. Contribute to various reports, documents, and communications, such as drafting sections of surveys, background papers, and presentations. Prepare information materials for humanitarian advocacy and sharing with partners. Perform other required duties as assigned.
Work Experience
Professional work experience is not required for this internship. However, a field of study closely related to humanitarian affairs is beneficial. Applicants must possess good knowledge of standard software applications, including MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
Skills
Monitoring, analysis, and reporting; Advocacy support; Information collection and liaison; Participation in working groups and meetings; Office support and coordination; Report and document contribution; Communication and presentation skills; Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Teams; Ability to draft news articles and social media posts (desirable).