INTERN - NGO LIAISON UNIT, POLITICAL AFFAIRS AND PARTNERSHIPS SECTION

Overview

The internship is within the NGO Liaison Unit, Political Affairs and Partnerships Section, United Nations Office at Geneva. The role facilitates engagement between non-governmental organizations and the United Nations in Geneva.

Tasks Summary

• Undertake research and draft/update NGOs profiles and background information.
• Take notes at various meetings, including NGO meetings and Human Rights Council sessions.
• Participate in strategic meetings and prepare summaries.
• Support the Unit in preparing communication tools such as newsletters and website updates.
• Research themes of interest to the Office of the Director-General and support preparation of talking points and speeches.
• Draft correspondence for the Director-General’s signature.
• Draft annual report articles and other communication materials.
• Support administrative and substantive tasks, and carry out ad hoc tasks 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. 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. While no prior work experience is required, list any experience with programme management and social innovation; research and policy analysis; communications and stakeholder engagement; and collaboration and multi-stakeholder partnerships.

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).

Other Details

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

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 6 months

Work Modality:

Remuneration: All UNOG internships are unpaid.