Job Opening
Job Opening ID: 226649
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Protocol
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NEW YORK
Department/Office : Department for General Assembly and Conference Management
Date Posted : Jan 24, 2024
Deadline : Feb 6, 2024

Work Location
The internship is located in the Protocol and Liaison Service (PLS), Office of the Under-
Secretary-General, Department for General Assembly and Conference Management, New
York.
Interns work directly with the Chief of Protocol or/and the Protocol Officer assigned.
Expected duration
This assignment will be offered on a full-time basis of 35 hours per week, for an initial period
of three (3) months, with the possibility of extension up to a total combined period of six (6)
months.
Duties and Responsibilities
The intern shall undertake the following duties in support of the Protocol and Liaison Service,
which may include, but are not limited to:
• Assisting in developing, drafting and preparing documents and informational materials;
• Researching, analyzing and compiling information relevant to the assigned projects;
• Entering and classifying data and organizing documents, materials and resources relevant to
the assigned tasks;
• Assisting with logistical preparations and responsibilities for various special events;
• Assisting with inter-active presentations;
• Compiling statistics;
• Preparing briefing materials;
• Other duties as required
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) and, if selected, must
commence the internship within a one year period of graduation.
In addition, interested candidates must:
• Have advanced organizational skills and attention to detail, as well as excellent written and
verbal communication skills.
• Display positive attitude and commitment to the mission, willingness to complete a variety
of tasks, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Possess extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suite to include, but not limited to: Word,
Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Possess strong customer service skills and be comfortable making telephone calls and
having in-person contact with PLS clients.
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 United Nations Secretariat. For this
internship, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN
official language is desirable (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the
official languages of the United Nations Secretariat).