Work Location

The internship is located in the Meetings Management Section (MMS), Central Planning and Coordination Division (CPCD) of the Department for General Assembly and Conference Management (DGACM) in New York.

Expected duration

three months starting the end of February/early March

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting research on global issues and international policies on specific subject matters. • Assistance in drafting and preparing for the input to official documents. • Attending and summarizing meetings. • Liaising with the colleagues responsible for the preparing for the issuance of the Journal of the United Nations for input. • Providing suggestions on information management and process optimization • Collecting and analyzing data to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.

Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, one of the following conditions must be met: (a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) (b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent) or (c) Have graduated with a university degree (as defined above). OFFICIAL PROOF FROM THE UNIVERSITY IN SUPPORT OF ONE OF THE ABOVE OPTIONS SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO THE INSPIRA APPLICATION. In addition, interested candidates must: • Have a background in social science, public policy, economics, linguistics, statistics or other relevant areas • Have advanced organizational skills and attention to detail, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills • Have good editing and analytical skills and experience using data visualization tools • Possess extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suite in particular Excel • Display positive attitude and commitment to the office, willingness to complete a variety of tasks, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Applicants must also: – Be computer literate in standard software applications; be proficiency in social media platforms – Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter – Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position, fluency (oral and written) in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

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 the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.