The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representation in Georgia is seeking a full time National Intern for its Tbilisi Office.

Unit: Protection

Number of vacancies: One

Duration of Internship: six months (with a one month probation period)

Start date: 3 March 2014.

Duties and responsibilities:

The intern will be engaged in the Protection Unit and is expected to fulfil the following tasks:

** Translate various types of documents;

** Assist in the monitoring of the situation of persons of concern to UNHCR as tasked by the supervisor and/or other UNHCR staff;

** Conduct research on various legal issues as tasked by the Office;

** Attend relevant meetings and workshops when deemed appropriate and relevant;

** Assist the Protection Unit and/or the Office in daily administrative tasks;

** Undertake all other appropriate tasks as needed.

Qualifications and requirements:

** Must be a graduate of law, international law or international relationships or on the 4th year of his/her study of the mentioned faculties;

** Excellent knowledge of English and Georgian. Knowledge of Russian is an asset.

** Translation and interpretation skills are required.

** Good communication and interpersonal skills;

** Computer literacy;

** Enthusiastic and motivated.

** Self-organized and punctual.

Remuneration: The internship is not paid.

Interested candidates should send their CV, Motivation Letter and application in the form of the attached UN Personal History Form (dated/signed) to: GEOTBPRT@unhcr.org no later than 17:00 hrs, Friday, 21 February 2014. Please indicate "Internship" in the subject line of your e-mail.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted regarding the timing of the written test and interviews.

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