Intern - Country Planning

Job Description

Work Location

• In-Person. This internship is designed to be full-time and in person but can be adjusted based on the needs of the successful candidate.

Expected duration

• Up to six (6) months

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) provides leadership, operational support, and oversight of the United Nations security management system globally.
• UNDSS focuses on enabling safe and effective delivery of UN programmes in complex environments.
• The Operational Resilience Section (ORS) supports improving the Department’s resilience by creating and implementing new ideas and solutions for global security challenges.
• The intern will assist the Country Planning pillars by:
• • Advising, compiling, and communicating with field staff on strategic and operational planning processes and outputs.
  • Supporting field colleagues in developing country plans and workplans using templates and tools.
  • Assisting pillar leads in organizing and delivering training, mentoring sessions, and workshops.
  • Reviewing user manuals with pillar leads.
  • Supporting data entry in digital platforms and tools.
  • Assisting with data collection systems and analytics to optimize processes and data quality.
  • Conducting research, analysis, and interpreting trends and patterns.
  • Performing ad-hoc analysis and reporting as requested by supervisors.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills

• Applicants must meet one of the following:
• • Enrolled in or completed a graduate program (Master’s or equivalent), or
  • Enrolled in or completed the final academic year of a first university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent).
• Official written proof from the university must be attached to the application.
• Field of study should be related to: Programme/Project Management, Communications, Management and Strategy, Analytics, Operations Research, Economics, Information Management, or Business Administration.
• Computer literacy in standard software applications is required.
• Demonstrated interest in the United Nations and commitment to the UN Charter ideals.
• Ability to interact successfully with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• No prior work experience required; however, knowledge of project management methodologies, communications, and visualization tools (Power Query, Power BI, Tableau, ArcGIS) is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 Applications is required.
• Interest in information management and emerging technologies (e.g., machine learning, generative AI) is desirable.
• Complete online application with Cover Note and Candidate Profile is mandatory.

Languages

• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.
• Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

Additional Information

• Internship is UNPAID.
• Interns are responsible for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses.
• Interns may need appropriate visa/work authorization depending on country.
• Successful candidates should clarify visa requirements before accepting the offer.

Intern Specific Text

• Interns will not be financially remunerated by the UN.
• Costs and arrangements 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 be required to obtain appropriate visas and work authorization.

Deadline : Aug 24, 2025