Instructional Design Intern: Training Design & Development

United Nations - UN Department of Operational Support

Internship Closes 25 Aug 2026 2 days left

Overview

Support the translation, localization, and quality assurance of learning and training materials from English into French. Assist in managing, maintaining, and publishing multilingual content.


Key Responsibilities
  • Support the translation, localization, and quality assurance of learning and training materials from English into French, ensuring linguistic accuracy, consistency, and cultural appropriateness.
  • Assist in managing, maintaining, and publishing multilingual content using the Organization's translation tool and Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Review, edit, and proofread translated materials.
  • Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality French-language learning content.
Required Experience

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) in Translation or a related field; or, (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent) in any of the fields above. Applicants must be proficient in standard office software systems (e.g., MS Office 365 or similar).

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in both spoken and written English and French is required for the internship.
Languages Preferred
Preference will be given to applicants with a background in translation and demonstrated proficiency in using translation tools (Smartcat, Deepl).
Contract Duration
3-6 months
Work Modality
In person in New York or remote; full time or part time modalities will be considered.
Remuneration
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
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