Overview

The Technology and Logistics Intern will assist in research, policy analysis, and communication document enhancement within the Division of Technology and Logistics. The role supports the Division's aim to strengthen inclusive growth and development through science, technology, and innovation.

Tasks Summary

• Assist in undertaking research and policy analysis on trade, technology and development issues.
• Assist in preparing inputs into briefing notes and speeches for the Director and contribute to review and enhance communication documents.
• Assist in undertaking specific tasks in researching and collecting relevant documents for Division evaluation.
• Supporting the preparation of the Division’s upcoming events and communication exercise.
• Provide substantive and logistical backstopping for technical assistance activities, capacity-building efforts, research, and intergovernmental machinery.
• Attend, service, and summarize conferences, webinars and meetings.

Experience Requirements

No working experience is required. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.

Qualification Requirements

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).
• Should be computer literate in standard software applications.

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: 3 months

Work Modality: in-person or remote

Remuneration: The Internship Programme is unpaid. All costs of travel, accommodation, medical insurance and living expenses must be covered by the intern.