Archivist - Intern

  • Internship, Short-term contract assignment
  • Posted on 28 October 2025
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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

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