Economic Affairs Intern

2 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States United Nations Full time
Work Location

In-person

Expected duration

2-6 months

Duties and Responsibilities


The Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (OHRLLS) internship is for two months with an opportunity for extension to a maximum of six months, depending on the needs of the department.

For more information about the Office, please see http:
//un. org/ohrlls.
The unpaid internship is designed to be in person and full-time at the New York duty station.

Depending on the situation of the successful candidates, the internship may also offer a Flexible Work Arrangement to be conducted hybrid (in-person and remote), and/or temporary FWA for the purpose of G-4 visa processing.

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.

ResponsibilitiesDaily 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,
  • Attending and summarizing conferences and meetings,
  • Document, legal and internet research,
  • Assistance during conferences,
  • Working on web presentation,
  • Evaluation of projects,
  • Compiling statistics,
  • Media analysis,
  • Speechwriting
Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following condition must be met:

  • Applicants to the programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); (c) subject to review on a case-by-case basis, applicants within a few years from graduation who could not apply earlier and who are in an early stage of their careers; as a first time entry into the workforce; are changing careers or due to compelling family circumstances.
  • Be computer literate in standard software applications. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
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.

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.

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