Programme Management Intern at UN Peacekeeping

Job Opening ID: 238377
Job Network: Economic, Social, and Development
Job Family: Programme Management
Category and Level: Internship, I-1
Duty Station: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Department/Office: Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure
Date Posted: July 10, 2024
Deadline: August 8, 2024

Work Location

Hybrid arrangement in New York, United States, with potential for some remote work.

Expected Duration

3-6 months, starting on 15 September 2024 or sooner.

Duties and Responsibilities

The internship is unpaid and full-time (35 hours per week) for three to six months. The intern will support the organisational culture through the “Building Our Pillar” programme, focusing on inclusion, innovation, and effectiveness. Key responsibilities include:

• Implementing activities related to staff engagement, including the MyCareer initiative, Gender Parity Action Plan, and Disability Inclusion Action Plan.
• Collecting, analyzing, and visualizing quantitative and qualitative information.
• Updating online information related to staff engagement activities.
• Assisting with the preparation of weekly newsletters and other communications.
• Supporting change management initiatives.
• Coordinating and assisting with specific events.
• Performing other ad hoc duties as required.

Qualifications/Special Skills

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• 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).

Candidates should have a background in communications, management, data, human resources, or related subjects. Good knowledge of standard software applications (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams) is required, and the ability to design surveys and polls is desirable.

Languages

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

Additional Information

The United Nations Secretariat aims for 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants who have previously served six months as an intern in the UN Common System or who are closely related to an active staff member cannot be engaged as an intern.

Application Requirements

A complete online application is required, including:

• Motivational Statement detailing the degree you are pursuing, graduation date, why you are the best candidate for this internship, and your interest in the UN Internship Programme.
• Personal History Profile including past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.

Intern-Specific Text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns may need to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization.

No Fee

The United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing, or training) and does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

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Deadline: August 8, 2024