Work Location

Flexible (Hybrid, all remote or in-person). This internship is UNPAID in person and full-time (35 hours per week), on the United Nations premise working arrangement from (New York, USA).

Expected duration

4-6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

This internship is designed to be full-time and in-person but can be adjusted based on the needs of the successful candidate to part-time (20 hours per week) and/or remote. As part of Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMSPC)/Business Transformation and Accountability Division (BTAD) and Analytics and Project Management Team, the intern will support projects and initiatives related to introducing new ways of working with a focus on innovation, communications, and engagement. The incumbent will report to the relevant supervisor. Duties may include: -Develop a network/online community engagement plan and calendar. -Plan and coordinate social events, network events, workshops, brainstorms, learning opportunities, etc. -Create engaging and shareable content for SharePoint, Viva Engage, and/or promotional videos to highlight new ways of working and innovation. -Develop community guidelines and monitor discussions and content on channels; and respond to inquiries in a timely manner. -Provide feedback to management and stakeholders from the online community. -Plan and execute initiatives and programmes to engage community members and generate action. -Monitor and report on campaigns and analyze web traffic using key performance indicators (KPIs). -Explore outreach opportunities to recruit and engage more community members. -Work with partners across the UN system to amplify network reach and align on shared values and campaigns, in particular those related to UN 2.0 culture change. -Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications/special skills

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. Applicants must meet 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). -Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and design -Excellent planning and problem-solving skills -Excellent people-skills including empathy and human centered approach -Experience with planning virtual events -Knowledge of metrics and reporting -Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Canva, Mural, Slido, Zoom or similar tools -Experience with Adobe Creative Suite desirable

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Additional Information

Visa and Work Authorization Mandatory Requirements: For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or on another non-immigrant (such as F1 visa) status, will be required to obtain a G4 visa. Interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and if required, employment authorization (CPT/OPT), allowing them to undertake the internship. Terms of the internship programme: -The minimum duration of this internship is three months which can be extended up to a total period of six months. -Interns are expected to work on a full-time or part-time basis in the entity that has selected them, under the supervision of a staff member at an appropriate level. The working hours will be discussed with your supervisor at the time of the interview. Internships may be undertaken on the basis of flexible working arrangements if: -The receiving entity agrees in writing to accept an intern on the basis of flexible working arrangements. -Interns agree that they are required to work the equivalent of a minimum of at least two months on a full-time basis or four months on a part-time basis in order to receive recognition of service as an intern. An internship under such arrangements must be completed within a six- month period. -A record of attendance shall be maintained by the receiving entity in order to ensure that the intern meets this requirement. -Interns serving in one entity do not have a right to transfer to another entity. -Full provisions related to the conditions and terms of the United Nations Internship Programme can be accessed on the following link: https://undocs.org/ST/AI/2020/1 Potential candidates will be contacted by the Hiring Manager directly for further consideration. A completed online application (Cover Note and Candidate Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include: -Title of degree you are currently pursuing -Graduation date from your current program -List of IT skills and programmes you are proficient in -Explain why you are the best candidate -Explain your interest in the UN Internship Programme in your Candidate Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences (if any), skills

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.