Administration Intern (Start ASAP)

Your Role

This internship is located in the Office of the Assistant-General for Human Resources (OASG OHR) in the Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMSPC) in New York. The intern will report to the Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary-General or the Human Resources Officer.

• Liaise with different offices regarding individual communications requests and provide assistance with the review and publication of OHR communication material (incl. articles, and broadcasts)
• Assist with proofreading and editing of content for print, web and multimedia, events, and publications
• Assist with web content updates
• Make proposals and suggestions to improve on web graphics and design (create graphics, logos, and digital material as necessary)
• Evaluate the adequacy of existing records management and reference tools, participate in record-keeping improvement projects, and make recommendations
• Assist in drafting notes, speech-writing, messaging, preparation of reports and background documents
• Provide statistics and run reports related to the work of the office as requested; Assist in preparing presentation materials including graphs, charts, excel tables, and PowerPoint slides
• Assist with the review of staff recommended for placement in view of the requirements to laterally reassign staff subject to mission downsizing
• Assist with other HR strategy implementation
• Perform other related duties, as required.

About You

Qualifications/special skills:

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
• Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
• Educational background or exposure to human resources, public administration, or related issues is desirable.
• 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 students in the final year of their first university degree (bachelor's 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.
• Educational background or exposure to human resources, public administration or related issues is desirable.

Languages:

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in English is required. Fluency in French is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

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.

Compensation & Benefits

This internship is unpaid, full-time. If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following benefits:

• Tax exemption
• Allowances and benefits
• Holidays and leave
• Health insurance
• Retirement pension

Training & Development

An internship at the UN could be the ideal start if you are considering a career in the Organization. It will give you exposure to high-profile conferences, political decision-making, or work on the ground, as well as the opportunity to contribute to the projects and mandates of the United Nations. You can apply for any internship around the world, regardless of nationality.

As an intern, you will:

• Enhance your educational experience through practical work assignments
• Deepen your knowledge and understanding of the Organization’s goals, principles, and activities
• Work in an international environment, and network with international civil servants, career professionals, and senior management
• Provide the UN with assistance in your area of expertise
• Participate in tasks such as drafting documents, analysis of data, research, organization of conferences or events, work on media campaigns and outreach, and much more.

Career Progress

UN internship will not automatically lead to a job with the UN, but with the experience you have acquired during your time as an intern, you might be interested in applying for General Service or consultancy positions. If you want to apply to positions at the Professional and Higher or Field Service levels, they ask you to let at least six months pass after the end of your internship before you submit your application and ensure that you fulfill not only the educational but also the work experience requirements that are outlined in each job opening.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• careers.un.org/payandbenefits
• careers.un.org/job-level
• youtu.be/QE0d89e-JMM?si=nNf4JAICGVDTUd9c