Internship Tasks：
Interns support UNOSD staff and consultants for one or several of the following tasks, according to their academic qualifications, experience, and interests:
● Documentary research, data recording and editing, policy analysis, and synthesis;
● Develop and maintain platforms of dissemination of UNOSD data, news, and research through social media and UNOSD Websites;
● Drafting and/or translation of communication material of event and research reports;
● Assisting with the logistics of organizing events such as conferences and workshops;
● Clerical work related to the above
Terms of the Internship Programme
The UNOSD internships have a duration of three months and can be renewed for up to six months in exceptional cases. Internships are normally on a full-time basis (35 hours per week), from Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00. Work is performed under the supervision of an assigned staff member.
Requirements：
● Applicants be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) at the time of application and during the period of internship; or
● Applicants be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
● Applicants have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year period of graduation.
Besides, the following competencies will be sought by UNOSD when selecting internship candidates:
● Experience: No prior professional experience is required, although any experience of relevance to the work of UNOSD will be an advantage;
● Working skills: Be result-oriented, with the ability to meet deadlines, and to work both autonomously and in a team. This includes good interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with colleagues from different national and cultural backgrounds to achieve organizational goals;
● Interests: The applicant should, however, demonstrate a keen interest in the work of UNOSD and a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter;
● Communication: Good communication skills, including the ability to draft documents in a clear and concise manner;
● Languages: Good oral and written command of English is essential. Knowledge of any other of the UN official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish or Russian), or Korean, would be a significant asset.
Special Requirement:
● If you want to apply for the Fall’s internship from mid-September to mid-December, the application deadline is 15 July.
● If you want to apply for the Winter’s internship from mid-January to mid- April, the application deadline is 15 November.
● If you want to apply for the Spring’s internship at mid-May to mid-August, the application deadline is 15 March.
To apply, please submit the documents in the following order:
● A cover letter
● A completed and signed standard United Nations Personal History Form;
● Proof of current enrollment, clearly showing dates;
● Copy of your latest academic records (transcripts). An unofficial copy will suffice at this stage, but UNOSD reserves the right to request an official copy later in the selection process;
● Copy of an official document proving your age (passport/ID card/driving license).
