Social Innovation and Special Projects Intern

Overview

This internship supports the Social Innovation and Special Projects Team in developing and deploying a language learning project. The role involves research, data analysis, document review, and assisting with project management and content creation.

Tasks Summary

• Assist in conducting research on Social Innovation and the language learning project.
• Assist in statistical analysis or data extractions.
• Assist in reviewing policies, papers, and other documents.
• Assist in preparing reports, concept papers, policy documents, talking points, and articles.
• Attend and take notes at conferences and meetings.
• Assist in servicing conferences and meetings.
• Assist in maintaining/managing databases.
• Assist with project management development.
• Assist with developing a pilot programme for language training.
• Assistance in editing, content creation for (digital) learning products or translation.
• Assist in data collection, data analysis and information management.
• Perform other duties as required.

Experience Requirements

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. Experience with content development and disbursement is desirable. Experience with Project Management is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher). (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent). Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master's or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's or PH.D. Programme.

Other Details

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

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

Contract Duration: 2 - 6 months

Work Modality: in person and full-time (35 hours per week), on the United Nations premises (New York, USA). This internship can be adjusted based on the needs of the successful candidate to part-time (20 hours per week) and/or remote.

Remuneration: This internship is UNPAID. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.