Intern

Internship

Overview

Assist in promoting inclusive social development focusing on youth.

You have:

• Enroll in or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
• Field of study that is closely related to the type of internship.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
• Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.

Contract

This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.

Work Location

UNHQ / Hybrid

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

This internship is located in Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD), Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). The Division seeks to strengthen international cooperation for social development, particularly in the areas of poverty eradication, productive employment and decent work, as well as the social inclusion of older persons, youth, family, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, and persons marginalized from society and development. The intern will work under the supervision of and report to the Social Affairs Officer in the Programme on Youth Unit (PYU) of the Social Inclusion and Participation Branch (SIPB). The intern will contribute to research, communication, partnership coordination and the development of knowledge products on topics related to youth development and key issues in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Tasks may include, but are not limited to: • Conduct research and contribute to drafting written outputs, background papers, policy briefs, and analytical documents on youth development issues relevant to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the World Programme of Action for Youth (WPAY). • Support the implementation and coordination of the Unit’s effort to enhance youth inclusion in intergovernmental processes (e.g., the UN Youth Delegate Programme), including engaging with stakeholders and compiling relevant documentation. • Assist in facilitating collaboration with the Inter-Agency Network on Youth Development, including drafting communications and supporting joint activities. • Assist in planning and implementing activities to raise awareness of relevant youth issues. • Assist in planning and implementing activities to raise awareness of relevant youth issues, including the preparation of International Youth Day. • Contribute to the development of materials such as reports, toolkits, and resources to communicate the Unit’s work to diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:(a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (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 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.

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.

Additional Information

The intern will assist in the work of the Programme on Youth Unit and learn about inclusive social development, particularly in advancing youth policies and programmes to accelerate efforts towards the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the World Programme of Action for Youth (WPAY). The intern will also gain insights into the functions of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and other intergovernmental processes through supporting collaboration with Member States and stakeholders to advance the youth development agenda. The intern will have the opportunity to engage with various stakeholders, including Member States, civil society, youth organizations, and other UN entities.

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.

No Fee

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.

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