Hybrid

15.09.25 – 12.12.25

The position is at the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The Internship Programme is unpaid and full-time, i.e., an intern is expected to work five days per week (40 hours). The internship is offered either on an in-person or remote basis. For in-person internships, interns must have a valid visa. All costs of travel, accommodation, medical insurance and living expenses must be covered by the intern. The Internship is located in Geneva at the Science, Technology and Innovation for Development Section of the Division of Technology and Logistics (DTL). The internship will start in mid-September for an initial period of 3 months, with the possibility of an extension of up to six months. The Science, Technology and Innovation for Development Section carries out analysis, supports intergovernmental processes and provides technical assistance to enhance the understanding of science, technology and innovation (STI) and their development implications, especially for developing countries. The focus of this internship will be to assist the section in conducting analysis, contributing to the STI-related technical assistance projects and servicing meetings, particularly the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) and other intergovernmental processes as needed. Throughout the internship, training and mentoring will be delivered by the designated supervisor(s) and supported by colleagues within the office. Duties will be carried out under the guidance and supervision of a supervisor, ensuring a structured and supportive learning environment. Tasks during the internship may include, but are not limited to: • Participation in meetings (online or in person) with the supervisor and team. • Assisting in the organization and servicing of the Intersessional Panel of the 29th annual session of the CSTD, scheduled for 17 November, and the meetings of the Working Group on Data Governance to be held. • Supporting the meetings between UNCTAD and the beneficiary countries to be held under technical assistance projects, including organizing and preparing meeting summaries. • Conducting quantitative and qualitative background research, such as compiling data and information on technology and innovation trends related to sustainable development and preparing charts or graphs. • Providing substantive support for the preparation of documents (e.g. presentations) required for the above-mentioned activities. • Supporting other activities of the section, as required. To work remotely, the applicant shall have full access to a computer with a modern browser to run the latest version of Office 365 applications, which will allow him/her to perform the tasks within the scope of the internship. The computer must have basic IT security best practices implemented. At a minimum, the applicant should have: • Installed on their computer the latest version of the Microsoft Windows operating system, software and security updates as soon as they are issued. • Enabled the built-in software firewall that comes with the computer”s operating software. • Enabled the password manager for the creation of strong passwords and to secure access to all UNCTAD/UN-related resources. More generally, interns shall: 1. Observe all applicable rules, regulations, instructions, procedures and directives of the Organization notwithstanding their status as described in section 4 of the UN Internship Programme Administrative Instructions ST/AI/2000/9 & ST/AI/2005/11. 2. Provide the receiving departments/offices with a copy of all materials prepared by them during the internship. The UN shall be entitled to all property rights, including but not limited to patents, copyrights and trademarks, with regard to material which bears a direct relation to or is made in consequence of, the services provided under the internship. At the request of the UN, the interns shall assist in securing such property rights and transferring them to the UN in compliance with the requirements of the applicable law. 3. Respect the impartiality and independence required of the UN and of the receiving department/office and shall not seek or accept instructions regarding the services performed under the internship agreement from any Government or from any authority external to the UN; 4. Unless otherwise authorized by the appropriate official in the receiving department/office, they may not communicate at any time to the media or to any institution, person, Government or any other external source any information that has become known to them by reason of their association with the UN or the receiving department/office, that they know or ought to have known has not been made public. They may not use any such information without the written authorization of the appropriate official, and such information may never be used for personal gain. These obligations also apply after the end of the internship with the UN. 5. Refrain from any conduct that would adversely reflect on the UN or on the receiving department/office and will not engage in any activity that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the UN.

The United Nations internship programme is intended to expose students or recent graduates to the United Nations in order to enhance their educational experience and to help them to gain experience in the work of the Organization. Therefore, applicants to the programme must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor”s level or equivalent). Moreover, interns should: • Should be computer literate in standard software applications; • Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and • Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advanced course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. Do you have experience conducting research and drafting reports on science, technology, and innovation issues, esp. in developing countries? 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. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.

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

Not available.

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.

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.