Intern - Humanitarian Affairs

About the role

The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is seeking a motivated intern to support its Strategic Prioritization and Practices Branch in Istanbul. The role offers a flexible work arrangement—full‑time, part‑time, onsite, remote or hybrid—over a maximum period of six months.

Key responsibilities

• Research, analyse and synthesize information on humanitarian coordination topics such as inter‑cluster coordination.
• Draft study sections, background papers, policy notes, infographics and presentations.
• Maintain reference and resource libraries on humanitarian policy and coordination.
• Assist in organising meetings, workshops and events, including note‑taking.
• Perform other tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Required profile

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant academic programme (e.g., international relations, humanitarian studies, public policy).
• Strong interest in humanitarian coordination and policy implementation.
• Excellent written communication and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a multicultural team.

Required skills

What we offer

• Exposure to UN humanitarian coordination processes and tools.
• Opportunity to contribute to real‑world emergency response planning.
• Flexible work arrangements to accommodate remote or hybrid participation.