International Internship Opportunities at IOM and UNHCR: Reporting, Data Analysis, Fundraising and Programme Support
Discover international internship opportunities with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and UNHCR across Thailand, Denmark, Malaysia, and Algeria. These roles provide hands-on experience in reporting, data analysis, fundraising, and programme support.
Overview
Several internship positions are available through the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). These opportunities offer practical experience in humanitarian programmes, reporting, data analysis, project management, fundraising, and international development across different global duty stations including Bangkok, Copenhagen, Kuala Lumpur, and Algiers.
Eligibility
- IOM Reporting and Programme Support Intern (Bangkok, Thailand): Applicants should hold a university degree in Social Sciences, Migration Studies, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- UNHCR Internships (Copenhagen, Kuala Lumpur, Algiers): Applicants must be current students in an undergraduate or graduate programme or recent graduates who completed their studies within two years of applying, having completed at least two years of undergraduate study.
- Specific location requirements apply, such as the legal right to work in Malaysia and strong bilingual proficiency in French and English for the Algeria placement.
Benefits
- Monthly financial allowances or stipends provided to offset food, local transportation, and living expenses, subject to specific organization and funding guidelines.
- Reimbursement for outward and return travel under applicable internship travel provisions for eligible international candidates.
- Coverage against occupational accidents and illnesses under relevant institutional insurance plans.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should prepare an updated curriculum vitae, a cover letter indicating availability, and required personal history forms or application profiles. Applicants must choose the specific role of interest and submit their materials through the appropriate online application portal before the respective closing date.
Deadline
Multiple deadlines apply depending on the specific vacancy:
- IOM Bangkok: 24 August 2026
- UNHCR Algiers: 29 August 2026
- UNHCR Kuala Lumpur: 30 August 2026
- UNHCR Copenhagen: 1 September 2026