DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:    29 Jan 2010
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:                 Department of Management
DUTY STATION:                                 New York
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO:  09-INT-DM-422537-S-NEW YORK

This announcement is for the Summer 2010 Session of the United Nations Headquarters Internship Programme in New York (June - August 2010).

Responsibilities
The internship is unpaid and full-time, i.e. interns work five days per week (9am - 5pm) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned. Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background, the department to which he/she is assigned and the internship period.
Here are some examples:
• 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
• Speech-writing.



QUALIFICATIONS

Education
To qualify for the United Nations Headquarters Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: 1. Applicants are enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) at the time of application and during the internship; or 2. Applicants pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages must have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree.

Work Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme. However, work experience in relevant areas is an asset.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English and/or French is required for the Internship Programme. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset. English, French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations.

Other Skills
Applicants are encouraged to specify up to three main areas, which relate directly to their studies and/or skills and expertise. Applicants are also encouraged to clearly indicate their preferences and highlight their specific skills and/or experience in their cover note. They are asked to do so carefully in order to enhance the value of the internship for both themselves and the receiving UN department.

Apply Here.