Overview

Internship opportunity within the Department of Economic and Social Affairs focusing on sustainable development and operational activities for the UN development system.

Tasks Summary

• Conduct research on sustainable development and operational activities for development of the UN development system
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data and prepare data visualizations and infographics
• Support the development and roll-out of surveys on operational activities for development
• Assist in the organization of high-level panels and seminars and prepare summaries of their outcomes
• Support informal consultations on intergovernmental legislation
• Follow intergovernmental meetings and prepare draft summaries of discussions and consultations

Experience Requirements

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.

Qualification Requirements

• Enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
• OR enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
• Computer literate with good knowledge of standard software applications (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
• Excellent drafting skills in English
• Ability to synthesize and extract essential information on short notice
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and overall guidance
• Detail oriented, diligent, and deliver high-quality outputs
• Field of study closely related to the internship

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in spoken and written English

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of an additional official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish)

Contract Duration: 3 months with a possibility of extension

Work Modality: in-person and full-time (35 hours) but can be adjusted based on request

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.