Protocol Intern

Internship

Overview

Assist in the Protocol and Liaison Service in New York.

You have:

• Fluency in English is required, knowledge of other official UN languages is an asset.
• Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations.
• Ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
• Good team players and work well under stress.
• Willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Contract

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

Work Location

New York

Expected duration

3 months initially, extendable to 6 months, starting as soon as possible.

Duties and Responsibilities

The internship is located in the Protocol and Liaison Service (PLS), Office of the Under- Secretary-General, Department for General Assembly and Conference Management, New York. Interns work directly with the Chief of Protocol or/and the Protocol Officer assigned. This assignment will be offered on a full-time in-person basis, for an initial period of three (3) months, with the possibility of extension up to a total combined period of six (6) months. The intern shall undertake the following duties in support of the Protocol and Liaison Service, which may include, but are not limited to: • Assisting in developing, drafting and preparing materials; • Researching, analyzing and compiling information; • Entering and classifying data and organizing documents, materials and resources; • Assisting with logistical preparations and responsibilities for various special events; • Assisting with graphics and presentations; • Compiling statistics and running reports; • Other duties as required The expected deliverables of this internship include but are not limited to: assisting in training workshops for Permanent Mission and UN entities; maintaining PLS website; preparing visual graphics and reports, providing support during special events; updating lists and registries, assisting in front desk duties, etc.

Qualifications/special skills

Ideal candidates should be good team players and work well under stress.

Languages

Fluency in English is required, knowledge of other official UN languages is an asset.

Additional Information

This internship is an UNPAID and full-time engagement that provides a framework through which students from diverse academic backgrounds gain exposure to the work of the United Nations by way of their service within Secretariat entities. Applicants should have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations with a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter, and have the demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs - which includes willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

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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