Overview
This internship position is situated in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), Office of Intergovernmental Support and Coordination for Sustainable Development (OISC), Office of the Director (OD). The internship is UNPAID and full time.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of substantive documentation, perform a variety of research assignments and analysis in multiple policy areas related to the implementation of 2030 Agenda for sustainable development and the Sustainable Development Goals;
- Assist in the substantive and administrative preparation of major international conferences and meetings supported by the Division, related to work of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, such as but not limited to the 2026 High-level Political Forum on sustainable development and to the 81th Session of the General Assembly and the preparatory processes for the Second and Third Committees of the General Assembly;
- Assist in drafting and preparing official documents, attending and summarizing conferences and meetings, document, legal and internet research, speechwriting;
- Analyze a variety qualitative or quantitative sustainable development data and prepare related data visualizations;
- Follow and report on various intergovernmental, interagency and expert group meetings, prepare draft summaries of intergovernmental discussions and consultations, upon request.
- Assist with information and database management.
Required Experience
No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme.
Qualifications
- Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); (c) subject to review on a case-by-case basis, applicants within a few years from graduation who could not apply earlier and who are in an early stage of their careers; as a first time entry into the workforce; are changing careers or due to compelling family circumstances.
- Be computer literate in standard software applications.
