Overview

This internship supports the Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU) with knowledge and information management related to decentralized evaluations. The role assists in maintaining tracking tools, archiving documentation, and supporting workflow automation.

Tasks Summary

• Assist the IEU with knowledge and information management related to decentralized evaluations.
• Assist in maintaining and improving simple tracking tools for evaluations, recommendations, and follow-up actions.
• Support the structuring, filing, and archiving of evaluation reports, management responses, and related documentation.
• Support workflow automation using standard Microsoft 365 tools (e.g. PowerAutomate, SharePoint, Lists, Teams, Outlook) for information sharing and coordination.
• Assist with improvements to internal workflows, such as reminders, document routing, or notifications, with guidance.
• Contribute to preparing and formatting guidance notes or user instructions for internal use.
• Provide general administrative and information management support to the IEU, 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

Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: 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 program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent), c. Have graduated with Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent. Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite). Familiarity with the Microsoft office software including the Power Platform (e.g. SharePoint, Power Platform applications such as Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Apps) is required.

Other Details

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

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

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.