Job Description
Work Location
- In-Person; Remote; Hybrid
Expected Duration
Duties and Responsibilities
- Interns will support the Executive Office of the Secretary-General (EOSG) through assignments with the Strategic Planning and Monitoring Unit (SPMU).
- Interns contribute to strategic analysis, priority-setting, forward planning, and alignment of plans and resources.
- Interns report to full-time professional staff and will be assigned to at least one of the following workstreams:
Workstream 1: Strategic Coordination and Decision-Making
- Assist in the preparation of UN System-wide senior-level management meetings, conferences, and retreats.
- Contribute to the creation of analytics, slide decks, and background papers.
- Support the tracking and analysis of decisions and their implementation.
Workstream 2: UN 2.0 Capabilities (Data, Digital, Innovation, Foresight, Behavioural Science)
- Contribute to the UN 2.0 Accelerator change management programme by preparing analysis, reviews, scorecards, and playbooks.
- Support UN 2.0 community and campaign management, including System-wide events.
- Assist in developing digital solutions and providing technical support for existing tools and platforms.
Workstream 3: Risk, Fragility, and Crisis Management
- Monitor, identify, and analyze political, geographical, and thematic global trends.
- Contribute to the coordination and development of the Secretary-General’s Global Risk Report.
- Assist in planning activities related to UN Integration in fragile and crisis settings.
Workstream 4: Management Support
- Support analytics on system-wide priorities, resources, risks, and performance.
- Assist in donor research, contact management, and meeting documentation for resource mobilization.
- Organize meetings and events, handling logistics and coordination.
- Develop dashboards and visualizations for senior managers.
Qualifications/Special Skills
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria at the time of application:
- Enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate program (Master’s, PhD, etc.)
- Enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent)
Relevant fields of study per workstream:
Workstream 1: Strategic Coordination and Decision-Making
- Economics and Political Economy
- Public Administration
- International Relations
- Political Science
- Or related fields
Workstream 2: UN 2.0 Capabilities
- Business
- Organizational Management and Strategy
- Technology, Entrepreneurship
- Analytics, Risk Management, and Finance
- Data Science, Digital Innovation
- Foresight Studies, Behavioural Science
- Communication Studies
- Or related fields
Workstream 3: Risk, Fragility, and Crisis Management
- Risk Management
- International Development
- Crisis and Emergency Management
- Political Science
- Geography
- Security Studies
- Or related fields
Workstream 4: Management Support
- Management Information Systems
- Business Analytics
- Public Administration
- Economics
- Finance
- International Business
- Or related fields
Additional Qualifications:
- Highly computer literate in standard applications
- Strong interest in the UN’s work and values
- Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
- Most interns have prior internships or 1–2 years of full-time work experience (not required)
- Interns must demonstrate how their training/education benefits the UN
Desirable Skills per Workstream:
- Workstream 1: Organizational and coordination skills, analytical thinking, communication, attention to detail, ability to perform under pressure
- Workstream 2: Interest in digital transformation, data analysis skills, knowledge of digital tools
- Workstream 3: Interest in risk/crisis assessment and global trends analysis
- Workstream 4: Event coordination, data and financial analysis, budgeting
Languages
- Fluency in English required
- Knowledge of French is an asset
Additional Information
- Interns are not financially remunerated by the UN
- Interns are responsible for travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses
- Non-local interns must secure appropriate visas and work authorization before the internship starts
Deadline : Aug 28, 2025
