2025 Internships - Global Compact Office (Flexible)

Job Description

Work Location

• In person in New York or remote.
• Full-time or part-time modalities would be considered.

Expected Duration

• 3 months, with a desired start date in Fall/Winter 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organization: United Nations Global Compact Office (UNGCO), responsible for managing the Global Compact initiative, including its name, logo, and Integrity Measures.
• Internship Periods:
  • Fall internships: commencing September 2025
  • Winter internships: commencing December 2025
• Internship Terms:
  • Minimum duration: 3 months, possibility of extension up to 6 months
  • UNPAID
  • Full-time, 5 days per week (35 hours)
  • Supervised by a relevant UNGCO staff member
• Objectives of UNGCO:
  • Integrate the Global Compact principles into business strategies and operations worldwide
  • Facilitate cooperation among stakeholders through partnerships and collective action in support of UN goals
  • Promote corporate sustainability across its 10 principles
• Available Internship Teams:
  • Global Operations
  • Programmes
  • Principles for Responsible Management Education
  • Communications and Media
  • Participant Outreach and Engagement
  • Marketing
  • Government Affairs
  • Strategic Events
  • Integrity
  • Partnerships and UN relations
  • Intergovernmental Relations and Africa
• Intern Responsibilities:
  • Conduct research on corporate sustainability topics
  • Draft and edit publications, papers, and other documents
  • Liaise with Global Compact stakeholders
  • Support the organization of meetings and events
  • Assist with outreach activities
  • Handle emails and other inquiries
  • Perform administrative tasks as required

Qualifications / Special Skills

• Educational Requirements:
  • Enrolled in or completed a graduate program (second university degree or higher)
  • Or, enrolled in or completed the final year of a first university degree (minimum bachelor’s)
• Technical Skills:
  • Computer literate in standard software applications, including Excel
• Additional Competencies:
  • Keen interest in the work of the United Nations
  • Commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter
  • Ability to interact successfully with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs
• Desirable Background:
  • Exposure to political science, history, international relations, corporate sustainability, law, public administration, or related fields
• Experience:
  • No prior work experience required; training, education, or skills should benefit the UN during the internship
  • Previous UN internship experience, if any, should be noted including entity and assignment dates

Languages

• English and French are working languages of the UN Secretariat
• Fluency in English is required for this position

Additional Information

• Visa and Work Authorization:
  • Interns in the USA who are not US citizens or permanent residents will need a G4 visa
  • Interns are responsible for obtaining a valid visa and, if required, employment authorization (CPT/OPT/AT)

Intern Specific Notes

• Interns are not financially remunerated by the UN
• Costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or sponsoring institution
• Non-citizens or non-permanent residents may need appropriate visa and work/employment authorization
• Successful candidates should confirm visa requirements before accepting the internship offer

Deadline : Sep 26, 2025