Disability Inclusion Support

United Nations - UN UNRWA - Programme Protection & Neutrality - Headquarters Amman

Internship Closes 20 May 2026 1 days left

Overview

Support disability inclusion initiatives by preparing materials, conducting research, and assisting with coordination and administrative tasks.


Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and review simple tools, checklists, guidance notes, presentations, and training materials related to disability inclusion.
  • Support desk research on disability inclusion, accessibility, protection and humanitarian action.
  • Assist in preparing short notes, summaries, situation updates, case studies and briefing materials.
  • Support data collection from departments and field offices, including organising information in Excel sheets or trackers.
  • Assist in preparing meeting agendas, minutes, and follow-up notes.
  • Support coordination with UNRWA departments, field offices, and relevant partners.
  • Help document examples of good practice, challenges, and lessons learned from disability inclusion work.
  • Assist in preparing materials for workshops, consultations, webinars, and awareness sessions.
  • Support administrative tasks related to meetings, travel planning, field visits, and internal coordination where needed.
  • Contribute to the organisation of files, references, and disability inclusion resources.
Required Experience

Some experience in research, writing, reporting, documentation, and proposal preparation.

Qualifications
  • A university degree, or be currently studying, in social sciences, disability studies, human rights, development, humanitarian studies, public policy, education, social work, international relations, or another relevant field.
  • Good understanding of UNRWA’s mandate and services, especially in the local and regional context.
  • Interest in disability inclusion, protection, humanitarian work, refugee issues or social development.
  • Ability to collect and organize information in a clear way.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Good communication skills, including verbal communication and professional writing.
Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in Arabic is required.
Languages Preferred
Good English is preferred.
Contract Duration
6 months
Work Modality
UNRWA Headquarters, Amman
Remuneration
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
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