Careers
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UNHCR is an equal opportunity organization that seeks talented individuals from all backgrounds to join our mission to create a better world for refugees.
Canadian Opportunities
Jobs
Social Media and Advocacy Assistant
Location: Toronto, Canada
Application Deadline: 21 August 2018
Interested applicants are invited to complete a copy of the attached UN Personal History forms and send those along with resume/cover letter to cant1adm@unhcr.org, with “CANTO/VN/PSP/006 – Social Media and Advocacy Assistant” in the subject line.
Internships
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Closing Date: The deadline for applications is 22 August, 2018.
Interested applicants should submit their letter of motivation and detailed curriculum vitae to williamn@unhcr.org indicating “Protection Unit internship” in the subject of the email.
Administration and Finance Intern
Location: Toronto, Canada
Closing Date: Interviews will take place on a rolling basis until the role is filled. We will put a notice on the website when we have closed applications for this internship post.
Communications (Graphic Design) Intern
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Closing Date: Interviews will take on a rolling basis until the role is filled. We will put a notice on the website when we have closed applications for this internship post.
Please check back in frequently as internships will be advertised when they come up.
International Opportunities
Independent Audit and Oversight Committee
UNHCR Headquarters in Geneva is establishing the Independent Audit and Oversight Committee (IAOC) to serve in an expert advisory capacity to assist the High Commissioner for Refugees and UNHCR’s Executive Committee in exercising their oversight responsibilities. The Committee will meet up to four times per year in Geneva. UNHCR is seeking to appoint three members to this Committee. Applicants must have recent and relevant senior-level experience in financial oversight, audit and/or inspections.
More details are available at http://www.unhcr.org/5a7337d44
UNHCR works in more than 130 countries around the globe—learn more about international opportunities here.
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