About Department of Peace Operations

Department of Peace Operationsis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This internship offers a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience in international development and international cooperation and sustainable development. Working with Department of Peace Operations, you will contribute to meaningful projects that address global challenges and promote sustainable development. You will develop valuable professional skills while working in a multicultural, international environment alongside experienced professionals.

Key Details

• Job Title:Programme Management Intern
• Grade:I-1
• Location:Bogota, United States (Flexible: in-person, hybrid, or remote)
• Department:Department of Peace Operations
• Contract Type:Internship
• Salary:Unpaid

Qualifications

• Academic 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); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
• Academic Qualifications: Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work. experience.
• Academic Qualifications: However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D.
• Academic Qualifications: Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D.
• Academic Qualifications: Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application.
• Academic Qualifications: Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.
• Academic Qualifications: Applicants should be proficient in standard word processing and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint or similar; be proficient in standard office automation equipment (scanner, printer, etc.).
• Academic Qualifications: Will you be able to cover all the above-mentioned expenses? b) Have you completed a UN Internship before? If yes, please include the UN entity as well as concrete dates? Please be sure to answer both questions a and b.
• Academic Qualifications: Applicants who are children or siblings of a staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations.

Skills

• Assists with the implementation of projects related to Mine Action including conducting research, analysis and drafting of case studies and background papers and administrative coordination.
• Provides information on the location of explosive ordnance as a contribution to peacebuilding in Colombia.
• Assists with Humanitarian Action to protect children and adolescents affected by armed conflict.
• Provides broad crosscutting support to the UNMAS Coordination office in Bogota, Colombia and assist other incoming projects, in agreement with the CMAP.
• Supports implementation of the UNMAS Colombia programme’s Resource Mobilization strategy.
• Participates in the documentation of decisions and actions taken on programme issues.
• Facilitates cross-project learning and best practice transfer through documentation and dissemination/sharing of lessons learned.
• Supports UNMAS Colombia Programme projects’ communications and visibility strategy (drafting of social media content, support with the organization of events, etc.)
• Supports the preparation of draft budgets and project proposals/documents for new projects to be submitted to donors

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply