About United Nations Youth Office

United Nations Youth Officeis 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 United Nations Youth Office, 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:Intergovernmental Affairs Intern
• Grade:I-1
• Location:New York, United States
• Department:United Nations Youth Office
• Contract Type:Internship
• Salary:Unpaid

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience; however, a field of study that is related to the type of internship 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: Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word and MS PowerPoint, is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience on youth engagement or youth related processes is an asset.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience in intergovernmental affairs related processes is desirable..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For the post advertised, fluency in English is required.
• Language: Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable..
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

• Assist in tracking initiatives to strengthen systematic dialogue with government counterparts.
• Support in research, analysis and presentation of information gathered from diverse sources, including the reporting by the Member States, United Nations Country Teams and Entities, youth organizations and networks and academia among others.
• Support in drafting background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. related to youth affairs.
• Provide support to consultative meetings, especially with the diplomatic community, including documentation support on agenda, list of participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.

Benefits

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

How to Apply