Overview

This internship opportunity is located in the Office of the Assistant-Secretary-General (OASG), in the Gender and Inclusivity Unit (GIU), within UNDSS. The Gender and Inclusivity Unit plays a crucial role in promoting gender equality and inclusive practices within the Department.

Tasks Summary

• Conduct research and analysis on gender and inclusivity, including collecting and analyzing data from multiple sources, to inform the development of gender analysis and action plans that advance the department’s gender, diversity and inclusion strategies;
• Design visuals and dashboards (using Power BI and other tools) to communicate complex gender data clearly and concisely to diverse audiences;
• Assist in drafting and editing reports, briefs, talking points and presentations as needed;
• Attend meetings and prepare and disseminate notes, summaries or reports in a timely manner;
• Support in the organization of meetings and events, including by proposing agenda topics;
• Suggest and monitor content for SharePoint pages on gender, diversity and inclusion;
• Ensure timely support in carrying out normative work of the GIU Team which includes the implementation of the Department's Gender Strategy 2024-2028, the UN-wide Disability Inclusion strategy and other diversity and inclusion portfolios;
• Fulfill other duties as required.

Experience Requirements

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.

Qualification Requirements

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
• Have graduated with a university degree (as defined above).
• Be computer literate and proficient in standard software applications (e.g., MS Office 365 or similar).
• 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.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines.
• Applicants must be computer literate in standard software applications (e.g., MS Office 365) and be able to produce well-formatted, high-quality PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, and Excel workbooks.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.

Languages Preferred: Fluency in French (both oral and written) is desirable. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite or similar software is not required, but desirable. Ability to draft articles and make concise notes is desirable. Strong knowledge of one or more analytics and presentation tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint) is desirable. Strong quantitative and qualitative research and analysis skills are desirable.

Contract Duration: 3 to 6 months

Work Modality: In-Person/Hybrid/Remote

Remuneration: The internship is UNPAID and full-time.