UNHCR
ExternalRelationsIntern
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“External Relations Intern at UNHCR. Skills: External relations, Donor relations, Fundraising, Communications. Draft routine correspondence. Draft reports”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieving UNHCR’s strategic; Contributing to the protection of people forced to flee; Achieving set local strategic priorities for UNHCR Kuwait
Industry & Context.
Arrangements for travel are responsibilities of interns
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory, Completed at least two years in university or a fresh graduate (no more than one year of completion of degree)
Nice to Have
Graphic design is preferred
What You'll Do.
Draft routine correspondence
Draft background documents
Collect information on government developments
Register information on government developments
Maintain information on government developments
Assist in preparation of high-level missions
Assist in facilitation of high-level missions
Assist in preparation of workshops
Assist in facilitation of workshops
Assist in preparation of government meetings
Assist in facilitation of government meetings
Coordinate preparations for strategic dialogues
Coordinate preparations for high-level engagement
Coordinate preparations for senior visits
Support internal coordination by managing information flow
Support internal coordination by identifying priority matters
Ensure timely communication with government authorities
Ensure timely communication with UNCT
Ensure timely communication with external partners
Contribute to the UN Strategic Cooperation Framework
Participate in communication group
Contribute to production of information materials
Contribute articles for public awareness campaigns
Contribute reports for public awareness campaigns
Contribute articles for in-house bulletins
Contribute reports for in-house bulletins
Contribute articles for newsletters
Contribute reports for newsletters
Contribute articles for information kits
Contribute reports for information kits
Monitor media regarding UNHCR
Monitor local situation regarding UNHCR
Coordinate communication with other UN agencies
Cooperate with other UN agencies
Organize tasks independently
Prioritize tasks independently
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Private sector partnerships teams; External relations teams; UNHCR’s wider networks; UN communication group
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Writing skills
Full Job Description
**Deadline for Applications** June 21, 2026 **Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)** A (least hardship) **Family Type (not applicable for home-based)** Family **Staff Member / Affiliate Type** Internship **Target Start Date** 2026-07-01 **Terms of Reference** The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate, with a commitment to refugee issues and a desire to develop their skills and experience in donor relations, fundraising and communications. All candidates should be computer literate, as well as have the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times. Good interpersonal skills, flexibility and attention to detail are essential. We are seeking a dynamic and proactive team player with a strong interest in partnerships, CSR, media, protection, policy and refugee and displacement issues to complete a six-months internship with UNHCR Kuwait. You will work closely with the private sector partnerships and external relations teams. Liaising with UNHCR’s wider networks, you will support the advocacy and coordination efforts with Governmental and private entities, while assessing UNHCR’s image and positioning as a leading humanitarian agency. The ideal candidate will take part in achieving UNHCR’s strategic ambitions; contributing to the protection of people forced to flee while achieving the set local strategic priorities for UNHCR Kuwait. \- Draft routine correspondence, reports, briefing notes, background documents, and minutes. \- Collect, register, and maintain information on government developments with impact on UNHCR operations. \- Assist in preparation and facilitation of high-level missions, workshops, and government meetings. \- Coordinate preparations for strategic dialogues, high-level engagement, and senior visits. \- Support internal coordination by managing information flow and identifying priority matters. \- Ensure timely communication with government authorities, UNCT, and external partners. \- Contribute to the UN Strategic Coo
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