Programme Management Intern
Contribute to the work of the Secretariat; undertake research and draft communications.
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Overview
Contribute to the work of the Secretariat; undertake research and draft communications.
You have:
- Field of study that is closely related to the internship type is required.
- Fluency in oral and written English is required.
- Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams is required.
- Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts is desirable.
- Ability to design surveys and polls is desirable.
- Must be a student in the final year of a degree program or have completed a degree program.
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
Expected duration
6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The internship is located in the Office of the Secretariat of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety (Special Envoy), and at United Nations Road Safety Fund (UNRSF), United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) in Geneva. Under the supervision of the Head of the UN Road Safety Fund and the Secretariat of UN SDG's Special Envoy for Road Safety, the incumbent is expected to contribute to the work of the Secretariat as follows: • Undertake research to support identification of potential partners and to inform activities of the Special Envoy; • Draft articles, briefing notes and other outreach communications to help raise visibility of the global road safety crisis; • Undertake research on initiatives that illustrate the nexus between road safety and other SDGs; • Support the events and activities planned for the Special Envoy; • Undertakes research, draft statements and prepare for and/or participate in meetings that relates to the UN Road Safety Fund • Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a filed of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
Languages
Fluency in oral and written English is required.
Additional Information
- 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. 2. 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. 3. Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Click or tap here to enter text.and MS Teams. 4. Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts in desirable. 5. Ability to design surveys and polls is desirable.
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 provide an example of research work you've conducted and how it informed a project? | This question assesses your research skills and ability to apply them practically. | Share a relevant experience highlighting your research approach and findings. |
| Describe a time when you had to write a briefing note or article. What was your approach? | This evaluates your writing skills and understanding of effective communication strategies. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize your tasks when supporting multiple events or activities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever worked with software applications to create documents or presentations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to raise awareness about road safety? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you discuss a situation where you had to collaborate with others in a project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why are you interested in working for the UN Road Safety Fund? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you understand about the Sustainable Development Goals and their relation to road safety? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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