UNDESA - United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs · New York City, United States
About the company
UNDESA - United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs is the department within the United Nations responsible for economic and social affairs. The internship is located in New York City and is designed to be in-person and full-time (35 hours). The position is part of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), Office of Intergovernmental Support and Coordination for Sustainable Development (OISC)/Inter-organizational and Inter-instituitional Support Branch (now called ECOSOC and NGO Support Branch), reporting to the Senior Sustainable Development Officer.
What you will do
Assist in the support to the preparations of the 2027 session of ECOSOC, including special meetings convened by the President of ECOSOC, the ECOSOC Youth Forum and the HLPF.
With guidance, assist in communicating with potential participants and speakers at ECOSOC meetings, including the ECOSOC Youth Forum.
Undertake basic internet research to gather background information and materials for the compilation and preparation of talking points, statements, reports and studies, as needed.
Assist during ECOSOC meetings, including the special meetings convened by the President, the ECOSOC Youth Forum and the HLPF, by taking notes during meetings and reviewing relevant documentation.
Assist during the informal consultations of ECOSOC in its review of the ECOSOC subsidiary bodies taking notes during meetings and assisting in the preparation and review of relevant documentation.
Provide ad hoc assistance to the organization of panel discussions for ECOSOC meetings and special meetings of ECOSOC.
Support communications on an ad hoc basis by contributing relevant content to the ECOSOC website, newsletter, brochure, social media channels, press releases and news articles.
Contribute to the work of the Branch on stakeholder engagement and NGO participation in ECOSOC meetings.
Assist in the review of applications for consultative status by ensuring that applications are compliant with the requirements of ECOSOC Resolution 1996/31.
Perform other project-related support functions as assigned, consistent with the internship’s scope.
Requirements
Enrolled in or completed a graduate program or final year of a bachelor's degree.
Strong research and report writing skills.
Interest in sustainable development issues, stakeholder engagement and the work of the UN in advancing the sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Knowledge of an additional UN language is an asset.
Additional Information
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.
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.
Create a free account to apply