UNHCR
Refugee Agency
LegalIntern
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“Legal Intern at UNHCR. Skills: Legal research, Legal analysis, Legal documentation, Legal compliance. Support the unit in research, documentation, and administrative legal tasks. Support activities in line with relevant areas of the Somalia Operation protection strategy”
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills
Must comply with all applicable security regulations, standard operating procedures and code of conduct, Provide UNHCR with a proof of health insurance coverage applicable to the assigned internship location, Provide a certificate of good health from a qualified medical practitioner certifying their fitness for work
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Recent graduate (having completed studies within two years of applying) or a current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a university or higher education facility accredited by IAU/UNESCO, Completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of UNHCR, Candidates with previous UNHCR Internship experience must not have exceeded the maximum total cumulative full-time internship duration of eight (8) months
Nice to Have
Legal background, familiar with local context, Basic understanding of international refugee law, human rights law, and national legal frameworks relevant to protection, Fluency in English and Somali (written and spoken) is required
What You'll Do.
Support the unit in research
and administrative legal tasks
Support activities in line with relevant areas of the Somalia Operation protection strategy
Analysis of Somalia’s legal framework in view of international law and standards
Analysis of potential for naturalisation and local integration within the FMS in accordance with current legislation and suggestions for amendments
Contribute to drafting or reviewing policy notes
and talking points for engagement with government counterparts
Support inputs to Protection Cluster and inter-agency coordination from a legal perspective
including preparing summaries from meetings and consultations
Assist with translation or review of legal and protection documents (Somali-English
as relevant) to ensure accuracy and clarity
Organize and maintain legal reference materials
and guidance notes relevant to the Somalia operation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate effectively in a multicultural setting; Engagement with government counterparts, UN partners, and donors; Support inputs to Protection Cluster and inter-agency coordination
Communication Scope
Communication skills
Full Job Description
**Deadline for Applications** May 28, 2026 **Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)** E (most hardship) **Family Type (not applicable for home-based)** Non Family with Residential Location **Staff Member / Affiliate Type** Internship **Target Start Date** 2026-07-01 **Terms of Reference** Terms of Reference Internship UNHCR Somalia UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is offering a full-time onsite internship with the Protection Section at UNHCR Somalia. Established in December 1950, UNHCR is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for asylum seekers, refugees, returnees, internally displaced communities and stateless people. Every year, millions of men, women and children are forced to flee their homes to escape conflict and persecution. UNHCR currently operates in over 130 countries, using its long expertise to protect and care for millions. Title: Legal Intern Internship Location: Mogadishu, Somalia Division/Section/Service: Protection. Duration (length of internship): 6 months (with possibility of extension, subject to performance and operational needs) Contract Type: Internship (Full time) – Onsite Eligibility: Open to Somali nationals Start date: June 2026 Organizational context The Somalia operation operates in a complex humanitarian and legal environment marked by protracted displacement, protection risks, and evolving regulatory frameworks. The Legal Unit provides legal advice and support to ensure compliance with national laws, international legal standards, and organizational policies. The Legal Intern will support the unit in research, documentation, and administrative legal tasks. The position In Somalia Operation, within the Protection section, the Intern will be under the direct supervision of the Snr. Protection Officer. The Intern will be required to support activities (see specific tasks under “Duties and Responsibilities”) in line with relevant areas of the Somalia Operation protection strat
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