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United Nations

  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Strategic Foresight Intern (Start ASAP)

Location details

On-site

  • United States

    United States

    • New York

      New York City

Remote

New York, Hybrid

  • Online/remote

    Online/remote

    Remote work

  • United States

    United States

    Remote work

    • New York

      New York City

Location

New York City, New York, Hybrid

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeInternship, Clerkship or Placement
  • Application open dateApply by 30 Nov 2024
  • Start dateStart date ASAP

Your Role

  • The intern will work within the Strategic Planning Unit of the United Nations Department of Safety and Security, supporting senior management in strategic planning.
  • Responsibilities include using forecasting techniques, supporting communication with partners, developing web platforms, and producing data-driven reports and presentations.
  • The role is full-time, with potential for part-time or hybrid arrangements, and involves working under the supervision of a staff member.

About You

  • Candidates must be enrolled in or have completed a relevant university degree program.
  • Proficiency in standard software applications and analytics tools like Python, Tableau, or Power BI is required.
  • Applicants should demonstrate a keen interest in the United Nations' work, cultural sensitivity, and strong communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and forecasting techniques is desirable.

Compensation & Benefits

  • This is an unpaid internship.
  • Interns are responsible for their travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses.

Training & Development

The internship offers a chance to gain valuable experience in security risk management and strategic planning within a global organization.

Career Progression

Completing the internship can enhance career prospects in international relations, security management, and strategic planning, providing a foundation for future roles in similar fields.

How to Apply

  • Submit a completed online application, including a cover note and candidate profile.
  • The cover note should detail your degree, graduation date, IT skills, areas of interest, and reasons for applying.
  • Include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references in your candidate profile.
  • Note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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United States
US CitizenUS Permanent Resident

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    US Citizen
  • Study fields
    Business & Management
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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About the employer

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United Nations USA

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

NGO, NFP & Volunteering

The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded to promote peace, security, human rights, and cooperation among countries to address global challenges.