Office of the Director - Intern

Job Description

Work Location

• New York

Expected Duration

• 6 (six) months

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the Transition Support Plan, including coordination across the department for timely delivery of materials and support.
• Serve as a focal point for administrative tracking and project coordination.
• Assist in the review and monitoring of programme and budget proposals, ensuring compliance with guidelines.
• Assist in drafting and coordinating programme reports in multiple languages.
• Maintain and update programme databases and records; generate reports, statistical analyses, and briefing materials.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications/Special Skills

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), or
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent), or
• Have graduated with a university degree and meet all internship eligibility criteria.
• Completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required.
• Cover Note must include:
• • Title of current degree program
  • Graduation date
  • IT skills and programs proficiency
  • Top three areas of interest
  • Explanation of suitability for the internship
  • Interest in the United Nations Internship Programme
• Adherence to UN internship rules, including conflict of interest, confidentiality, and impartiality.
• Proficiency in standard software applications (e.g., MS Office 365 or similar).
• Demonstrated interest in the UN’s work and ability to interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare reports and presentations.

Languages

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

Additional Information

• Internship is UNPAID and full-time (35 hours/week); may be adapted to part-time or hybrid arrangements in exceptional cases.
• Interns are responsible for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses.
• Non-citizens or non-residents may require appropriate visa and work authorization

Deadline : Oct 1, 2025