Economic Affairs Intern (Start ASAP)

Internship at UN DESA's NGO Branch in New York, focusing on supporting NGO interactions and documentation review.

Your Role:

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing applications for consultative status through the ICSO platform.
• Communicating with NGOs about their applications and ensuring compliance with ECOSOC Resolution 1996/31.
• Conducting Internet research and preparing reports and studies.
• Providing secretariat services during Committee on NGOs sessions.
• Supporting preparations for consultations with NGOs in consultative status.
• Facilitating NGO participation in UN work.
• Performing other duties as required.

About You:

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
• Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
• Knowledge of French or any official UN language is an asset.

Compensation & Benefits:

The internship is unpaid. Interns are responsible for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses. Flexible Work Arrangement may be available.

Training & Development:

Interns gain experience in NGO interactions and documentation processes, enhancing research and communication skills.

Career Progression:

The internship offers exposure to UN operations, potentially aiding future career opportunities within international organizations.

How to Apply:

Submit your application through the provided link. Ensure all required information is included. Successful candidates should discuss specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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