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Internship Opportunity: x5 Internships Available at UN in Multiple Nations for September 2024

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Internship Opportunity: x5 Internships Available at UN in Multiple Nations for September 2024. Apply Today!

Position: x5 Internships
Organization: The United Nations (UN)
Location: Multiple Nations
Target Audience: Interns, Graduates, All Nationalities
Deadline: 15 Sept – 2 Oct

About the UN Internships

The United Nations (UN) is hiring for multiple internships available in multiple nations, and graduates are also encouraged to apply. The deadline varies from 15 September to 2 October 2024. Link the link(s) below under the “Available Internships” and read all the instructions and apply accordingly. All the best!

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Available Internships

1. Executive Support Intern

Job ID : 242592
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : BEIJING
Department/Office : Resident Coordinator System
Deadline : Sep 17, 2024

Duties and Responsibilities

The UN Resident Coordinator (RC) leads the UN Country Team in China, including all entities present in China.
The purpose of the Resident Coordinator System is to bring together different UN agencies to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operational activities at the country level, helping the UN to be a more relevant and reliable partner for governments, notable by establishing and strengthening these partnerships for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The UN Resident Coordinator Office supports the role and functions of the RC and the UN Country Team (UNCT).
The RCO provides interagency coordination support to the UNCT and its various interagency working mechanisms, including results and theme groups.
RCO China is looking for a motivated Executive Support intern to join the RCO China office with a six-month duration.
The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the division or office to which they are assigned.
Under the overall guidance of the Head of RCO and Executive Associate, the intern will be responsible for providing support to the Executive Office of the RCO.
Specifically, he/she will perform the following duties:
Provide administrative support to the Executive Office
Handle documents and archives according to office standards
IT and basic logistic support to RC’s meetings
Provide simple translation and interpretation services when necessary
Complete other ad hoc tasks as requested by the supervisor

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2. Information Management/Library Intern

Job ID : 242447
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : IMA
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : BANGKOK
Department/Office : Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Deadline : Oct 2, 2024

Duties and Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background as well as the internship period. Duties may include, but are not limited to: – cataloguing books, serials and multimedia materials in the Library’s integrated library system (ILS) and institutional repository; -improving the metadata and records in the digital repository and AV asset library to increase exposure to ESCAP research and multi-media content; – assisting in the Library’s digitization efforts; – assisting in collection management activities (shelving, weeding, etc.); – assisting in reference and circulation services; – designing and publishing publicity and training materials on the Library’s e-resources, services and ESCAP publications, including online brochures, streaming video presentations, and curated email updates; – taking part in the Library’s information management, knowledge management, and digital asset management tasks and initiatives; and – performing other related work, as required.

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3. Human Rights Intern

Job ID : 242573
Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian
Job Family : Human Rights Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : GENEVA
Department/Office : Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Deadline : Sep 16, 2024

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. This internship is an unpaid and full-time engagement that provides a framework through which individuals from diverse academic backgrounds gain exposure to the work of the United Nations by way of their service within Secretariat entities. Applicants should have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations with a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter, and have the demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs – which includes willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

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5. INTERN: Information and Evidence Management

Job ID : 242534
Job Network : Information and Telecommunication Technology
Job Family : Information Management Systems and Technology
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : GENEVA
Department/Office : Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Deadline : Sep 18, 2024

Duties and Responsibilities

Based in Geneva, Switzerland, under the general guidance of the Head of the Branch, the intern will work in coordination with the Information System and Digital Support Section to support projects relating to digital evidence handling and online open source investigation and report to the respective Coordinator/Information Management Officer in the area of assignment. The assignment may be offered for an initial period of three (3) months, with the possibility of extension up to a total combined period of six (6) months, upon further approval by the supervisor, and an initial commencement date ranging/starting from November 2024 to January 2025. This internship is an UNPAID and full-time engagement that provides a framework through which students from diverse academic backgrounds gain exposure to the work of the United Nations by way of their service within Secretariat entities. Applicants should have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations with a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter and have the demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Applicants should indicate their present matriculation status and period of availability in the application cover letter.

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