Overview

This internship involves assisting with disseminating information about UN activities and connecting the UN with civil society organizations. The role supports the NGO Relations, Advocacy & Special Events Section within the Department of Global Communications.

Tasks Summary

• Assist with screening and reviewing registration applications for High-Level Events
• Analyze and run data for registration statistics
• Create infographics reports for events
• Review and compile CSO submissions for the Civil Society newsletter
• Assist with creating social media cards/video content, event flyers & RSVP Forms
• Monitor generic office email and respond to emails
• Assist with NGLS Annual report, event planning & taking meeting minutes
• Provide technical support and minutes during meetings

Experience Requirements

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience. A field of study closely related to the internship is required. Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams is required.

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)

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Work Modality: in-person

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.