Intern – Accessibility at Department for General Assembly and Conference Management – United States
Recruiter: Department for General Assembly and Conference Management
About Department for General Assembly and Conference Management
The Department for General Assembly and Conference Management (DGACM) provides conference management services to UN bodies, facilitating the work of over 700 intergovernmental meetings per year at UN Headquarters and other duty stations. DGACM manages the planning and documentation of intergovernmental meetings, provides language interpretation and translation services in the six official UN languages, and maintains the UN’s official records.
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 for General Assembly and Conference Management, 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.
Full Job Description
Work Location
New York
Expected duration
Two months
Duties and Responsibilities
During the period of the internship, the intern will develop a deep understanding of intergovernmental processes and will support the efforts of UN Secretariat for inclusion and greater participation of persons with disabilities in the meetings of the Organization. Duties may include, but are not limited to: Assisting the DGACM Accessibility Center with various tasks in support of persons with disabilities when attending UN meetings; Assisting in the planning, organizing and supporting of provision of accessibility services to meetings held at UNHQ; Supporting the engagement with persons with disabilities in collaboration with the representatives of other Departments of UN Secretariat; Contributing to strengthening accessibility measures for official meetings and other events; Performing other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants at the time of the application meet one of the following requirements: a) Be enrolled in a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelors level or equivalent); c) Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in a) and b) above) and must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Program. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. Experience with supporting persons with disabilities is desirable.
Languages
Fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities in English are required. A working knowledge of a second language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is desirable. Knowledge of a sign language is desirable.
Additional Information
Not available.
Intern Specific text
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. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS BANK ACCOUNTS.
Key Details
- Job Title: Intern – Accessibility
- Grade: I-1
- Location: New York, United States
- Department: Department for General Assembly and Conference Management
- Contract Type: Internship
- Salary: Unpaid
Qualifications
- Fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities in English are required. A working knowledge of a second language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is desirable. Knowledge of a sign language is desirable.
Skills
- Not specified in the official posting
Benefits
- BANK ACCOUNTS.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official UN careers portal. UN internships are unpaid. Candidates for the UN Internship Programme are required to cover the cost of travel including Visa, accommodation, health insurance and other living expenses for the duration of the internship.