Work Location

UNHQ, Secretariat, 26th Floor

Expected duration

The internship is for two (2) months to start as soon as possible with an opportunity for extension up to a maximum of six (6) months, pending on the needs of the Office.

Duties and Responsibilities

This internship position is situated in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), Office of Intergovernmental Support and Coordination for Sustainable Development (OISC), Office of the Director (OD). More information about the office can be found here: http://www.un.org/ecosoc/en/content/office-intergovernmental-support-andcoordinationsustainabledevelopment. The internship is UNPAID and full time. The location of this internship is at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, however, upon agreement, and in coordination with the needs of the Office interns may work fully remotely/home based. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the work unit to which they are assigned. However, upon agreement, and in accordance with the needs of the Office, interns may work part-time under an FWA arrangement. Daily responsibilities will depend on the individuals’ background, the interns’ assigned office, as well as the internship period. Duties may include but are not limited to: • Assist in the preparation of substantive documentation, perform a variety of research assignments and analysis in multiple policy areas related to the implementation of 2030 Agenda for sustainable development and the Sustainable Development Goals; • Assist in the substantive and administrative preparation of major international conferences and meetings supported by the Division, related to work of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, such as but not limited to the 2025 High-level Political Forum on sustainable development including the Voluntary National Review preparatory process; • Assist in drafting and preparing official documents, attending and summarizing conferences and meetings, document, legal and internet research, speechwriting; • Analyze a variety qualitative or quantitative sustainable development data and prepare related data visualizations; • Follow and report on various intergovernmental, interagency and expert group meetings, prepare draft summaries of intergovernmental discussions and consultations, upon request. • Assist with information and database management.

Qualifications/special skills

Qualifications/special skills • Applicants must 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 programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); (c) subject to review on a case-by-case basis, applicants within a few years from graduation who could not apply earlier and who are in an early stage of their careers; as a first time entry into the workforce; are changing careers or due to compelling family circumstances. • Be computer literate in standard software applications. • Knowledge of issues in the context of sustainable development would be an advantage. • Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. • No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. • Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the Internship Programme. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

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. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.