Internship at the UN Youth Office, established by UN General Assembly resolution 76/306 on 8 September 2022.
Supports UN efforts on youth development, youth rights, and youth participation in development, peace and security, human rights, and humanitarian frameworks.
Intern is expected to work five days per week, full-time (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) at UN Headquarters in New York under the supervision of a staff member.
Daily responsibilities include:
Support the organization of special events, conferences, workshops, and High-Level events.
Assist with procedures related to travel for meeting participants and preparation of travel expense reports linked to official missions.
Create, update, and organize control spreadsheets related to travel.
Prepare and disseminate emails and other internal communications related to travel and operational processes.
Analyze vendor forms and ensure their bank information is uploaded to the system.
Carry out research on selected aspects of programmes and operations.
Contribute to data collection, analysis, dissemination, and support knowledge sharing and management.
Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications/Special Skills
Applicants must meet one of the following:
Enrolled in or completed the final year of a first university degree programme (Bachelor’s or equivalent).
Enrolled in or completed a graduate school programme (Master’s or Ph.D. or equivalent).
No professional work experience is required.
Field of study should be related to the internship.
Skills required:
Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
Experience in youth engagement or youth-related processes is an asset.
Experience in coordination and administration-related processes is desirable.
Languages
Fluency in English required.
Knowledge of other UN official languages is desirable.
Intern Specific Text
Interns are not financially remunerated.
Costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or sponsoring institutions.
Non-citizens or non-permanent residents may require visa/work authorization.
Deadline : Aug 28, 2025
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