Protocol Intern

Contract

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

Work Location

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.

Expected duration

This assignment will be offered on a full-time basis of 35 hours per week, for an initial period of three (3) months, with the possibility of extension up to a total combined period of six (6) months.

Duties and Responsibilities

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 documents and informational materials; • Researching, analyzing and compiling information relevant to the assigned projects; • Entering and classifying data and organizing documents, materials and resources relevant to the assigned tasks; • Assisting with logistical preparations and responsibilities for various special events; • Assisting with inter-active presentations; • Compiling statistics; • Preparing briefing materials; • Other duties as required

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) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation. In addition, interested candidates must: • Have advanced organizational skills and attention to detail, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Display positive attitude and commitment to the mission, willingness to complete a variety of tasks, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Possess extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suite to include, but not limited to: Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. • Possess strong customer service skills and be comfortable making telephone calls and having in-person contact with PLS clients. 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.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat).

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.