Deadline:
February 22, 2025
Location(s)
United States of America
New York
Overview
Details
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individuals' background, the interns' assigned office, as well as the internship period.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Assist in the preparation of substantive documentation, perform a variety of research assignments and analysis in multiple policy areas related to the implementation of 2030 Agenda for sustainable development and the Sustainable Development Goals;
- Assist in the substantive and administrative preparation of major international conferences and meetings supported by the Division, related to work of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, such as but not limited to the 2025 High-level Political Forum on sustainable development including the Voluntary National Review preparatory process;
- Assist in drafting and preparing official documents, attending and summarizing conferences and meetings, document, legal and internet research, speechwriting;
- Analyze a variety qualitative or quantitative sustainable development data and prepare related data visualizations;
- Follow and report on various intergovernmental, interagency and expert group meetings, prepare draft summaries of intergovernmental discussions and consultations, upon request.
- Assist with information and database management.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Qualifications/special skills
- Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- (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);
- (c) subject to review on a case-by-case basis, applicants within a few years from graduation who could not apply earlier and who are in an early stage of their careers; as a first time entry into the workforce; are changing careers or due to compelling family circumstances.
- Be computer literate in standard software applications.
- Knowledge of issues in the context of sustainable development would be an advantage.
- Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
- 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.
Dates
Deadline: February 22, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
The internship is UNPAID and full time. The location of this internship is at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, however, upon agreement, and in coordination with the needs of the Office interns may work fully remotely/home based. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the work unit to which they are assigned. However, upon agreement, and in accordance with the needs of the Office, interns may work part-time under an FWA arrangement.
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