Internship is designed to be in-person and full-time (35 hours per week), but arrangements can be adjusted based on the successful candidate’s request.
Expected Duration
2–6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Attend intergovernmental and UN inter-agency meetings in person and take notes (e.g., meetings of the General Assembly Committees and the Economic and Social Council).
Draft official documents, including background papers, analyses, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, and weekly reports for the Regional Commissions.
Conduct analysis and research on regional trends and regional dimensions of sustainable development.
Provide logistical assistance during conferences and meetings of the Regional Commissions.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications / Special Skills
Applicants must meet one of the following at the time of application:
Enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or higher).
Enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
No professional work experience is required.
Academic training, coursework, or skills should benefit the United Nations during the internship.
Applicants must provide proof of academic qualification (official certificate required at a later stage).
Candidates are required to cover costs for travel, visa, accommodation, health insurance, and other living expenses during the internship.
Languages
Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
Knowledge of an additional UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is an asset.
Additional Information / Intern-Specific Details
Interns are not financially remunerated.
Costs 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 takes place may need appropriate visa and work/employment authorization.
Successful candidates should discuss visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
Deadline : Dec 4, 2025
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Applications for this position must be completed on the recruiting organization's website.
