The Archives and Records Management Section (ARMS) in the Department of Operational Support (DOS) identifies, preserves, and provides access to records documenting the history of the UN.
ARMS manages all aspects of recordkeeping within the UN Secretariat, from creation of records by officials to managing and preserving records of continuing value.
The Department of Operational Support (DOS) provides end-to-end operational support, advisory services, and solutions to UN entities globally, including departments, offices-away-from-headquarters, field missions, and regional commissions.
Internship is in the UN Archives and Records Management Section (ARMS) of the Facilities and Commercial Activities Service (FCAS) in the Division of Administration (DOA), Department of Operational Support.
ARMS operates as the archival repository of the UN Secretariat based in New York, providing a public research facility and advisory services to UN offices, missions, and staff worldwide.
Supports research community by making archives available online and provides remote and onsite training and advisory services.
Office Duties
Survey, process, and describe archival records
Assist with internal and external reference requests
Improve metadata descriptions
Conduct historical research
Assist in ARMS’ digitization programme
Perform other related duties as required
Qualifications/Special Skills
Enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or higher), or final academic year of a first university degree (minimum Bachelor’s), or have graduated with a relevant degree.
Candidates currently enrolled in an archive or library programme are preferred.
No prior work experience required; education, training, or skills should benefit the UN during the internship.
Include previous UN internship experience, if any, with entity and assignment dates.
Competencies:
Communication
Teamwork
Planning & Organizing
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat.
Fluency in English is required; knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.
Additional Information
Visa and Work Authorization Mandatory Requirements:
Interns in the USA who are not US citizens, permanent residents, or on another non-immigrant status (e.g., F1 or J1 visa) must obtain a G4 visa.
Selected candidates are responsible for ensuring they have a valid visa and approved employment authorization (CPT/OPT/AT) to undertake the internship
Deadline : Oct 7, 2025
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