If you have strong Arabic and English skills and an interest in law, oversight, and international organisations, this UNRWA internship in Amman offers unique experience. Within the Investigations Division of UNRWA's Internal Oversight Services, you will provide interpretation and support to investigations, assessments, and intake activities in a United Nations oversight context.
About the Role
The purpose of this internship is to support the Investigations Division of UNRWA's Department of Internal Oversight Services (DIOS ID) by providing Arabic-English interpretation and related assistance for investigations, assessments, and intake activities, and by supporting the accurate documentation and understanding of information gathered through these processes.
Under the overall guidance of designated DIOS ID staff, you will provide interpretation and related support to investigative, assessment, and intake activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
🗣️ Provide accurate and impartial Arabic-English interpretation during interviews, discussions, intake contacts, assessments, or other investigative support activities
📄 Assist in translating or summarising relevant documents, communications, or case-related materials, while preserving meaning, tone, and confidentiality
📚 Support DIOS ID staff in preparing for interviews, assessments, and intake activities, including by reviewing background materials and organising documentation
📝 Assist in preparing interview notes, summaries, chronologies, or other written records, under the guidance of DIOS ID staff
🔒 Support the organisation and handling of sensitive information in accordance with applicable confidentiality and information-management requirements
🤝 Provide other support to investigations, assessments, and intake processes, as requested
Learning Objectives
The internship will provide exposure to investigative work, assessment processes, intake procedures, and the use of interpretation in a UN oversight context. You are expected to gain a practical understanding of confidentiality requirements, documentation standards, impartial interpretation, professional conduct, and the role of language support in ensuring fair and effective investigative processes.
Qualifications and Skills
🎓 Enrolment in, or recent completion of, a university degree in translation, interpretation, law, international relations, social sciences, public administration, or another relevant field
🗣️ An excellent command of Arabic and English, including the ability to interpret accurately and professionally between both languages
✍️ Strong drafting, organisational, and analytical skills
🔒 The ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, integrity, and respect for confidentiality
💻 Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Competencies
🌟 Professionalism, integrity, and respect for confidentiality
🤝 Strong communication and interpersonal skills
🎯 Accuracy, impartiality, and attention to detail in interpretation and written work
🌍 The ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment
📚 A commitment to learning and applying professional standards in an oversight context
The Details
📍 Duty station: Amman, Jordan (UNRWA Headquarters, Department of Internal Oversight Services)
🏷️ Level: Internship, I-1
💶 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.
🛂 Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of Jordan may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work authorisation, and should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the offer.
How to Apply
Apply through the UN careers portal, quoting job opening ID 280051.
Deadline
10 July 2026
