Public Administration Intern
Assist with public administration research and support office activities.
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Overview
Assist with public administration research and support office activities.
You have:
- 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 degree or equivalent).
- Field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
- Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
- Ability to design surveys and polls 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
New York
Expected duration
Two months
Duties and Responsibilities
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individuals' background; the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period. Duties may include, but are not limited to: • Conducting research in the areas of public administration and institutions, public service delivery and innovation, sustainable development, and digital government. • Assisting during conferences and meetings. • Assisting in research, drafting and preparing analytical documents. • Assisting with information management and database population.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). 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. 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. Applicants should have a good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams. Ability to design surveys and polls is desirable.
Languages
Not available.
Additional Information
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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
| What experience do you have in conducting research relevant to public administration? | This question assesses your research background and its relevance to the internship. | Provide specific examples of research projects you have undertaken, focusing on public administration. |
| Can you describe a time when you assisted in the preparation of documents for a conference or meeting? | This question evaluates your organizational and support skills in a professional setting. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What software applications are you familiar with, and how have you used them in academic work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach designing a survey for research on public service delivery? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to manage information and databases effectively during your internship? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to work in a team to achieve a common goal. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects simultaneously? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What interests you about the intersection of sustainable development and public administration? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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