Website & Programme Management - Intern

Job Description

Work Location

• In-person full-time

Expected Duration

• 3–6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) with website information management and public information tasks.
• Create and update website content and communication materials.
• Manage and create internal SharePoint sites, including access management.
• Perform tasks related to strategic communications and public information.
• Upload knowledge management products to the external website.
• Undertake special projects related to communications and information shared by the OES.
• Review internal administrative procedures and recommend improvements using technology and MS Office tools.
• Research and propose solutions for budget monitoring activities.
• Prepare checklists and templates related to standard operating procedures.
• Perform tasks related to website migration.
• Support day-to-day programme and budget management activities of the team.
• Assist in preparing summaries of Senior Management Team meetings.
• Research, analyze, and present information gathered from diverse sources.
• Prepare meetings with different internal stakeholders as required.
• Support various units within OES, including administrative support for OES management.
• Undertake tasks related to head office support for the 5 Subregional Offices overseen by the Deputy Executive Secretary.
• Perform other ad-hoc related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Special Skills

• Meet one of the following:
• • Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
  • Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
• No prior professional work experience is required.
• Field of study should be closely related to the type of internship applied for.
• Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
• Knowledge of Drupal, HTML, and CSS is desirable.
• Must provide proof of academic enrollment or completion.

Languages

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

Additional Information

• Demonstrated interest in the United Nations and commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter.
• Motivation statement should include:
• • Explanation of interest in the UN internship programme.
  • Desired start date and length of availability.
  • Any knowledge or experience in intergovernmental meetings or UN-like organizations.
  • Explanation of why you are the best candidate for an internship with the Secretary of the Commission, including qualifications/competencies.
• Candidate Profile should include past work experience (if any), IT skills, and three references.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further consideration.
• ESCAP reserves the right to select candidates, extend, or close the posting at any time.

Intern Specific Text

• Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
• Costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
• Non-citizen interns may need appropriate visas and work/employment authorization.
• Successful candidates should discuss visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

Deadline : Oct 7, 2025