Strategic and Project Support Intern

Work Location

In person in New York, full time modalities strongly preferred (under exceptional circumstances, part time modalities may be accepted). Fully remote internships will not be considered for this particular internship.

Expected duration

3-6 months, start date around mid- to late-January 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities

Office Background The United Nations Department of Operational Support (DOS) helps UN Secretariat entities, including peace operations, departments and offices, succeed by providing rapid, effective, efficient and responsible support services. Its core services include supply chain management, operational human resources management, health-care management, capacity building and training for operations, support for uniformed capabilities, support to entities in special situations, information and communications technology (ICT) support, and UNHQ facility management. The Office of the Under-Secretary-General of Operational Support provides direct advisory, executive, and management support to DOS leadership and, in particular, to the Under-Secretary-General. This position is located in the Performance and Analytics Section (PAS) of OUSG-DOS. Our work covers DOS strategy and planning, performance, analytics, and innovation. PAS supports the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of strategic and budget frameworks and undertakes problem-solving and analytics deliverables, for continuous transformation and overall organizational performance of the Department. The internship is unpaid and full-time (under exceptional circumstances, a part-time internship may be accepted). Idealy, interns work five days per week (35 hours), with supervision and support of a staff member. Interns are expected to come into the office at least three days a week, in keeping with UNHQ-NY hybrid working policies. Fully remote internships will not be considered for this internship. Internship Duties The Strategic and Project Support Intern works as a full member of our team, pursues project assignments that are designed to make a significant impact on our work, and have opportunities to learn about the United Nations overall. During the internship, Interns may: – Assist in the formulation and implementation of strategies, programmes and projects – Support the preparation of slide decks (PowerPoint presentations), background documents and talking points – Support the team in various aspects of knowledge management, including community facilitation, knowledge dissemination, and information management – Support process optimization, metrics development and related efforts – Assist collection, drafting, and sharing of best practices, case studies and lessons through developing surveys, workshops and focus groups – Support stakeholders in analytics efforts, maintaining key data sets, data models, indices and reports This internship resembles consulting-like work, and draws on conceptualization, PowerPoint, and project management skills. The internship is for a minimum of three (3) months, up to a period of six (6) months, commencing around mid- to late-January 2025.

Qualifications/special skills

We are open to a broad range of educational backgrounds. Typically, our interns are pursuing studies in Business Administration, Management, Strategy Development, Project Management, Operations Research, or Public Administration. Please note that to qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet the following requirements: Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (1) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or (2) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent); or (3) have graduated with a university degree as defined in (1) and (2) above. We also ask that applicants: (1) Be computer literate in standard software applications; (2) Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and (3) Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. 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. Will you be able to cover all the above-mentioned expenses?

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Additional Information

Visa and Work Authorization Mandatory Requirements For internships in the United States of America, persons who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or on another non-immigrant (such as F1 or J1 visa) status, will be required to obtain a G4 visa. The selected person will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and approved employment authorization (CPT/OPT/AT), allowing them to undertake the internship.

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.