Scholarship / Financial aid: Unpaid

Date: Fall - Winter 2011

Deadline: Registration Closed

Open to : All Interested

United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs

Internship: Economic and Social Development at UN

United Nations Headquarters, New York, USA, Fall - Winter 2011

The Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)/ Division for Social Policy and Development, UN Programme on Youth, internship is for two months with an opportunity for extension, pending on the needs of the department. The internship is UNPAID and full time.

Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background; the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period. Duties may include, but are not limited to: 
* Assistance in drafting and preparing official documents and papers 
* Inputting to the preparation of the Programme’s monthly Youth Flash publication 
* Attending and summarizing conferences and meetings relevant to the work of the UN Programme on Youth 
•* Conducting research on policy related issues and monitoring developments in the youth field 
* Assisting in the preparation of meetings; preparing materials, taking minutes, and other logistical elements where necessary 
* Assisting in managing and updating the Programme’s social media outreach tools – facebook, twitter, UNPY website 
* Assisting in the preparation and drafting of speechs for colleagues and senior staff 
•* Responding to and managing inquiries and requests from civil society and the public

Competencies

The United Nations Core Competencies include:
• Communication: Ability to draft clearly and concisely, good written and oral language skills.
•Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from different national and cultural backgrounds to achieve organizational goals. 
• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be ‘clients’ and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. 

The intern is expected to:
• Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter; 
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, and 
• Although not necessary, it is desirable if the intern has experience or knowledge of youth related issues.

Education

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations New York Headquarters Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: 
* Applicants must be enrolled a graduate school programme (second university degree or higher); or 
* If pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, have completed at least four years of full‐time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree. 
* Be computer literate in standard software applications

Work Experience

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the Internship Programme. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Assessment Method

Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.

Special Notice

A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required.  Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Cover Note must include: 
* Graduate Degree Programme (What are you currently studying?) 
•* Graduation Date (When will you be graduating from the programme?) 
•* List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in. 
•* List your top three areas of interest. 
•* Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship. 
•* Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme. 

In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. 

Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

Contact Information:

United Nations Internships

United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs

Website: UN Interns