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August 28, 2026FamilyInternship2026-08-28Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. This includes individuals with one of the following statuses:
• Canadian citizen
• Permanent Resident of Canada (with valid documentation)
• Holder of a valid work permit or other written authorization under the federal Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• advancing research on topics that interest UNHCR (asylum laws, border issues, etc.);
• writing reports, collecting and analyzing data;
• creating informational material for the public or asylum seekers;
• representing UNHCR at awareness events;
• taking part in information sessions for asylum seekers;
• translating texts from English to French, and vice versa;
• supporting the UNHCR office team with all sorts of other tasks (event logistics, meeting note-taking, PowerPoint presentations, website updates, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good computer skills, in particular Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluency in written and spoken English. French language skills are a strong asset
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Protection intern
Montreal, Canada·Posted today
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Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)
H (no hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
Staff Member / Affiliate Type
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Terms of Reference
• Canadian citizen
• Permanent Resident of Canada (with valid documentation)
• Holder of a valid work permit or other written authorization under the federal Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• advancing research on topics that interest UNHCR (asylum laws, border issues, etc.);
• writing reports, collecting and analyzing data;
• creating informational material for the public or asylum seekers;
• representing UNHCR at awareness events;
• taking part in information sessions for asylum seekers;
• translating texts from English to French, and vice versa;
• supporting the UNHCR office team with all sorts of other tasks (event logistics, meeting note-taking, PowerPoint presentations, website updates, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good computer skills, in particular Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluency in written and spoken English. French language skills are a strong asset
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This position doesn't require a functional clearance
Remote
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