Intern

Job Description

Position – DESA Internship, Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD)

Work Location

• UN Headquarters (UNHQ)

Expected Duration

• 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD) in strengthening international cooperation for social development
• Contribute to programs related to poverty eradication, productive employment, and decent work
• Assist in initiatives promoting the social inclusion of older persons, youth, families, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, and marginalized groups
• Work under the supervision of and report to the Social Affairs Officer in the Programme on Youth Unit (PYU) of the Social Inclusion and Participation Branch (SIPB)

Qualifications / Special Skills

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate program (second university degree or higher) or the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
• Must provide proof of enrollment or completion of studies; official certificate to be submitted later
• Field of study should be closely related to the internship’s focus
• Professional work experience is not required

Languages

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

Additional Information

• Not available

Intern Specific Information

• Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations
• 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 of the internship may need a visa or work authorization
• Candidates should discuss visa requirements before accepting the internship offer

Deadline : Nov 11, 2025

About the Organization

The Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations Secretariat is a vital interface between global policies in the economic, social and environmental spheres and national action. The Department works in three main interlinked areas: it compiles, generates and analyses a wide range of economic, social and environmental data and information on which Member States of the United Nations draw to review common problems and to take stock of policy options; it facilitates the negotiations of Member States in many intergovernmental bodies on joint courses of action to address ongoing or emerging global challenges; and it advises interested Governments on the ways and means of translating policy frameworks developed in United Nations conferences and summits into programmes at the country level and, through technical assistance, helps build national capacities.