Intern

Assist in various projects and learning activities for humanitarian issues.

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Overview

Assist in various projects and learning activities for humanitarian issues.

You have:

  • 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 level or equivalent).
  • Fluency in English is required.
  • Knowledge of French is desirable.

Contract

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

Work Location

Geneva, in-person/remote and/or if needed, hybrid only.

Expected duration

Mar 2025 - Aug 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities • Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background and duties may include but are not limited to supporting LDU team activities, projects and general responsibilities and work of the of the Unit. • In particular, the intern assists in the design and preparation of learning opportunities on humanitarian, disaster, emergency relief, and related issues • Assists in the coordination of communities of practice (CoPs) • Contributes to the preparation of communication material, e.g. brochures, posters and newsletters. • Helps develop and maintain learning resource information on OCHALearn, OCHAinews and OCHA's SharePoint. • Responds to various inquiries and information requests internally and externally for staff learning opportunities. • Assists in the organization of meetings, seminars, conferences, workshops, webinars, etc. to facilitate learning. • Assists in establishing and maintaining platforms and systems for OCHA staff development courses and training providers. • Assists in tracking, monitoring and reporting on learning activities through learning management systems and other data collection methods. • Performs tasks as requested by supervisor, as appropriate.

Qualifications/special skills

(a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent). No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. Applicants must be enrolled 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 level or equivalent) is required. 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 official working languages of the United Nations. Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.

Additional Information

Not available.

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.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to organize an event or workshop? This assesses your organizational skills and event management experience. Share a specific instance where you successfully organized an event, detailing your role and the outcome.
What methods would you use to develop learning materials? This question evaluates your creativity and understanding of effective communication. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you manage multiple tasks or responsibilities at once? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
In what ways can you contribute to a team as an intern? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why do you want to intern with the United Nations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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