Intern-conference services
Assist in conference management and technical projects.
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Overview
Assist in conference management and technical projects.
You have:
- Be enrolled in a graduate school programme, or in the final academic year of a first university degree programme, or have graduated with a university degree.
- Fluency (oral and written) in English is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Good editing and analytical skills required.
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, in particular Excel and Word, is required.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
In-person at UNHQ in New York, or hybrid with in-person and remote combined.
Expected duration
six months, starting from 1 November 2025
Duties and Responsibilities
Intern's responsibilities will depend upon the nature of the project(s) undertaken, the background of the intern, and the duration of the internship. Daily responsibilities might include, but not necessarily be limited to: • Provide assistance in the formulation of conference management statistics • Provide technical assistance in global IT projects • Provide assistance in costing of conference services • Provide assistance in preparing and updating the UN calendar of conferences and meetings • Provide assistance in preparation and distribution of monthly, weekly and daily meetings programmes • Provide assistance in attending queries from delegates and secretariats regarding meetings programme, One-Stop-Shop system for conference services requests and the UN calendar of conferences and meetings • Provide assistance in coordinating conference services with other service providers
Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, one of the following conditions must be met: (a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) (b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent) or (c) Have graduated with a university degree (as defined above). OFFICIAL PROOF FROM THE UNIVERSITY IN SUPPORT OF ONE OF THE ABOVE OPTIONS SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO THE INSPIRA APPLICATION. Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Good editing and analytical skills and experience in using data visualization tools are required. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suite in particular Excel and Word is required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position, fluency (oral and written) in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
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
| Describe a time you assisted with project management; what challenges did you face? | This question assesses your experience and problem-solving abilities in administrative support. | Provide a specific example detailing your role and how you overcame the challenges. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple deadlines? | The interviewer wants to understand your organizational skills and time management techniques. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools do you use for data visualization, and how have you applied them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you effectively communicated with a team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever faced a significant challenge when preparing a report or presentation? Describe it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure attention to detail in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach learning new software or tools required for your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your understanding of the UN's role in global conference services? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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