The internship is with the Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG) of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), Programme Management and Capacity Development Unit.
Duration is three months with a possibility of extension depending on the needs of the Division.
The internship is unpaid and full-time (35 hours per week).
Interns work under the supervision of a staff member in the assigned department or office.
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Conducting research in public administration, public service delivery and innovation, sustainable development, and digital government.
Assisting during conferences and meetings.
Supporting research, drafting, and preparation of analytical documents.
Assisting with information management and database population.
Internship is designed to be in-person and full-time, but arrangements can be adjusted based on the successful candidate’s request.
Qualifications / Special Skills
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria at the time of application:
Enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
Enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
Applicants must be computer literate in standard software applications.
Professional work experience is not required.
Field of study should be closely related to the type of internship applied for.
Applicants must provide proof of their academic standing or degree.
Languages
Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
Knowledge of a second UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is an asset.
Additional Information
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 is undertaken may need the appropriate visa and work authorization.
Successful candidates should discuss visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
Deadline : Nov 25, 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.
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