Public Administration Intern

United Nations - UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs

Internship Closes 29 May 2026 1 days left

Overview

This internship focuses on research in public administration and institutions, public service delivery and innovation, sustainable development, and digital government. The role involves assisting with research, drafting documents, and information management.


Key Responsibilities
  • Conducting research in the areas of public administration and institutions, public service delivery and innovation, sustainable development, and digital government.
  • Assisting during conferences and meetings.
  • Assisting in research, drafting and preparing analytical documents.
  • Assisting with information management and database population.
Required Experience

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.

Qualifications

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. Applicants should have a good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams. Ability to design surveys and polls is desirable.

Other Details
Languages Required
Not specified
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
2-6 months
Work Modality
New York
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.
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