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About United Nations

The United Nations stands as a global sentinel for cooperation, championing diplomacy over conflict and unity over division. Committed to fostering peace, development, and human rights, it transcends borders to address the world's most pressing challenges, epitomizing the collective aspirations of humanity toward a harmonious and just world.

Your role

This internship is designed to be in-person and full-time (35 hours) but can be adjusted based on request by the successful candidate.

Expected duration: 2-6 months

About the team and role:

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) is seeking passionate young interns who are innovative doers and thinkers and are interested in making a difference for a better world. This position is located in the Central Review Bodies Secretariat, Global Strategy and Policy Division, Office of Human Resources, Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance.

The Global Strategy and Policy Division serves as the central strategic authority for all matters about the management of human resources. It ensures that the Organization has the strategies, policies, frameworks, and tools to attract, develop, and retain a talented and diverse global workforce. It nurtures a culture of engagement, leadership, and results. It provides policy, strategic and thought leadership, innovations, and solutions for the end-to-end management of talent: from strategic workforce planning; talent acquisition; organizational and staff development and growth; and performance management; including Organization-wide mobility and appropriate duty of care, for all Secretariat staff. The intern will be assigned to the Central Review Bodies Secretariat, Global Strategy and Policy Division, Office of Human Resources, and Department for Management, Strategy, Policy, and Compliance (DMSPC) in New York. The intern will be under the supervision of a staff member of the team.

Examples of daily tasks include:

• Provide substantive and administrative support to the Central Review Bodies at Headquarters.
• Assist in the development of training materials and organizing briefings and training sessions for new CRB members.
• Provide administrative support in the office as follows.
• Compile leave plans and attendance recording.
• Provide administrative support to ongoing projects and reform when requested.
• Assist in collecting data for GA and OIOS reports, and budgetary submissions as required.
• Assist in any other duties required by the Chief of the CRB.
• Conducts research on a diverse range of issues using multiple sources; selects relevant material, analyzes information, and presents findings for internal review.
• Assists in planning and organizing the communication campaign; assists in preparing background documentation, and drafting correspondence/communications, reports, and presentations.
• Participates in meetings, conferences, and seminars and serves as secretary, as necessary (takes notes, draft summary reports, minutes, notes for the files or assessment reports for presentation to the head of the Section), monitors follow-up actions, etc.
• Reviews project comments/evaluations and progress reports, and summarizes findings and lessons learned.
• Develops visual solutions derived from multiple data sources to enable insight and decision-making at various levels.
• Performs other activities and special projects as assigned.

Training & development

The United Nations internship program offers comprehensive training opportunities to aspiring professionals. With a focus on cultivating skills and knowledge across various fields, interns gain valuable hands-on experience and exposure to the organization's work. Through mentorship, workshops, and practical assignments, the program equips interns with the necessary tools to thrive in their careers and contribute to the UN's global mission.

Salary & benefits

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.

If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following benefits:

• Health insurance
• Holidays and leave
• Retirement pension, etc.

Career progression

At the United Nations, interns gain practical experience through engaging in meaningful work across various fields, contributing to the UN's mission of promoting peace, sustainable development, and human rights. With a strong focus on mentorship and professional development, the program equips interns with the skills and knowledge necessary for future career advancement within the organization and other organizations.

Work-life balance

The United Nations strongly recognizes that interns need time for personal and social activities outside of work to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The intern is expected to work five days a week, on a full-time basis. They provide opportunities for interns to engage in meaningful work while ensuring they have time for personal growth and well-being.

Culture & vibe

At the United Nations, the culture and vibe are truly exceptional. From savoring a delightful cup of coffee to engaging with talented colleagues, it's a place that offers insightful experiences in a friendly environment. Embracing diversity, the workspace becomes a vibrant hub of varied perspectives, while maintaining high standards for sustained success.

About you

Qualifications/special skills:

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements;

• (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work. experience. However, a field of study that is related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
• Applicants must be a student in the final year of their first university degree (bachelor's or equivalent), Master’s, or Ph.D. Program or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master's, or Ph.D. Program.
• 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.
• Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams. Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts in desirable. The ability to design surveys and polls is desirable.

Languages:

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

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx
• careers.un.org/payandbenefits?language=en
• youtube.com/unitednations