Job Description
Intern – Executive Office of the Secretary-General (EOSG), Strategic Planning and Monitoring Unit (SPMU)
Work Location
- In-Person; Remote; Hybrid
Expected Duration
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the work of the Executive Office of the Secretary-General (EOSG) through strategic analysis, priority-setting, forward planning, and alignment of plans and resources
- Report to full-time professional staff and be assigned to at least one SPMU workstream
- Interns can work in-person, fully remote, or hybrid; part-time or full-time; ideally commit to a minimum of three months
Workstreams:
Workstream 1: Strategic Coordination and Decision-Making
- Assist in preparation of UN System-wide senior-level management meetings, conferences, and retreats
- Contribute to analytics, slide decks, and background papers
- Support tracking and analysis of decisions and their implementation
Workstream 2: UN 2.0 Capabilities (Data, Digital, Innovation, Foresight, Behavioural Science)
- Contribute to planning, design, and implementation of the UN 2.0 Accelerator change management programme
- Prepare high-quality analysis, reviews, scorecards, and playbooks
- Support UN 2.0 community and campaign management, including system-wide events
- Assist in developing digital solutions and provide 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 coordination and development of the Secretary-General’s Global Risk Report
- Assist in analysis and planning related to UN integration in fragile and crisis settings
Workstream 4: Management Support
- Support analytics on UN system-wide/cross-cutting needs, priorities, resources, risks, and performance
- Support resource mobilization through donor research, contact management, and drafting meeting notes
- Assist in organizing meetings and events, including logistical preparation and coordination
- Develop dashboards and visualizations for senior managers to support data-driven decision-making
Qualifications / Special Skills
- Must meet one of the following:
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- Enrolled in or completed a graduate school programme (Master’s, Ph.D., or equivalent)
- Enrolled in or completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s)
- Highly computer literate in standard software applications
- Keen interest in the work of the United Nations and commitment to the UN Charter
- Ability to interact successfully with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs
Relevant Fields by Workstream:
- Workstream 1: Economics, Political Economy, Public Administration, International Relations, Political Science, or related fields
- Workstream 2: Business, Organization/Management/Strategy, Technology, Analytics, Data Science, Digital Innovation, Foresight Studies, Behavioral Science, Communication Studies, or related fields
- Workstream 3: Risk Management, International Development, Crisis/Emergency Management, Political Science, Geography, Security Studies, or related fields
- Workstream 4: Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, Public Administration, Economics, Finance, International Business, or related fields
Additional Desired Skills by Workstream:
- Workstream 1: Organizational/coordination skills, analytical thinking, excellent written/verbal communication, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure
- Workstream 2: Interest in emerging technologies, innovation, digital transformation, data analysis, familiarity with digital tools
- Workstream 3: Interest in global risk assessment, crisis response, political/geographical analysis
- Workstream 4: Interest in system-wide analytics, resource mobilization, event coordination, proficiency in data analytics, financial analysis, budgeting
Languages
- Fluency in English is required
- Knowledge of French is desirable
Intern-Specific Information
- Internship is unpaid; costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions
- Non-citizens or non-permanent residents may require appropriate visa and work/employment authorization
- Successful candidates should confirm visa requirements before accepting the internship offer
Deadline : Nov 27, 2025
