Kurdistan Organization for Human Rights Watch (KOHRW)
Description
Qualifications & Preferred Skills
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Final-year university students, fresh graduates, or candidates with a maximum of one year of professional work experience.
- Educational background relevant to the selected department is preferred.
- Strong interest in learning and professional development.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently, responsibly, and professionally.
- Demonstrated commitment, punctuality, and willingness to learn.
- Good command of Kurdish, Arabic, and/or English.
- Previous volunteer or internship experience is considered an advantage but is not required.
What Interns Will Gain
- Practical experience in a professional NGO environment.
- Exposure to project management and organizational operations.
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
- Opportunities to develop technical and soft skills.
- Professional networking opportunities.
- Internship Completion Certificate upon successful completion of the program.
- Exposure to donor-funded development and humanitarian programs.
Internship Conditions
- This is an unpaid internship opportunity and does not constitute employment with KOHRW.
- Interns will receive a limited allowance to cover transportation and meal expenses only.(300,000 IQD) per month.
- Participation in the internship program does not guarantee future employment with KOHRW.
- Outstanding interns may be encouraged to apply for future vacancies through KOHRW’s standard competitive recruitment procedures.
- Interns are expected to comply with KOHRW policies, procedures, confidentiality requirements, and professional standards throughout the internship period.
How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- Updated CV (PDF format).
- Brief Motivation Letter (maximum one page) explaining:
- Why they are interested in the internship.
- Preferred department(s).
- Availability period.
Please use the following format in the email subject line:
Internship/[Department Name]
Examples:
- Internship/HR
- Internship/Programs
- Internship/Media
Applications should be sent to:
Equal Opportunity Statement
KOHRW is an equal opportunity organization. We encourage applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, or social background.
Application Deadline
10 June 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for written assessments and interviews.
To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (unjobvacancies.com) you saw this job posting.
