Archivist - Intern

Job Description

Work Location

• Geneva

Expected Duration

• 3-6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the Archives Management Unit under the Institutional Memory Section, UN Library & Archives Geneva.
• Report directly to the Chief of the Unit.
• Gain experience in archival processing and reference work at UN Library & Archives Geneva.
• Develop understanding of UN issues, international organizations, and other actors in Geneva.
• Contribute to providing metadata in the UN Archives Geneva platform.
• Participate in reference services in the UN Archives Geneva Reading Room.
• Support activities of the Archives Management Unit based on interest and capacity.
• Tasks include:
• • Archival description
  • Presence in the reading room
  • Archives re-boxing
  • Other team activities depending on interest and opportunity

Qualifications / Special Skills

• Applicants must meet one of the following:
• • Enrolled in or completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or higher)
  • Enrolled in or completed the final academic year of a first university degree (minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
• Relevant field of study related to archival work is required.
• Experience in archival processes is desirable.
• Experience in drafting news articles and/or social media posts is desirable.

Languages

• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
• Knowledge of an additional official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is an advantage.

Additional Information / Intern Specifics

• This internship is unpaid.
• Costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or sponsoring institution.
• Non-citizens or non-permanent residents may require visa and work/employment authorization.
• Successful candidates should verify visa requirements before accepting the internship offer

Deadline : Nov 7, 2025