Internship

About the Role

UNESCO offers internships to gain experience in the daily operations of the United Nations system. Interns work in a team within a Programme Sector or Central Services at Headquarters, in a Field Office, or at an Institute, contributing to the Organization’s work and developing professional skills in a multicultural environment. You will be exposed to a range of colleagues and receive learning objectives through the supervisor’s Terms of Reference to guide your development.

What You'll Do

• Carry out and prepare summaries of research
• Contribute to the preparation of documents, including substantive and communication materials
• Collect, analyze and present data
• Assist in organizing and communicating about events
• Participate in meetings and workshops with internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to the technical work of the team/Unit/Sector
• Liaise with colleagues in other United Nations System entities
• Perform tasks that may be required in specific projects

What We're Looking For

• Age at least 20 years
• Academic qualifications: currently enrolled and on the 3rd (third) year or final year of Bachelor’s degree; OR enrolled in a second university degree (Master’s or PhD) or equivalent; OR completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree no more than 12 months prior to the Internship Agreement
• Excellent command of English or French (written and spoken); working knowledge of the other language is an asset
• Excellent knowledge of computer systems and office-related software
• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to an international working environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Nice to Have

• Working knowledge of the other UNESCO language (English or French) is an asset
• Openness to developing within UNESCO core competencies (Accountability, Communication, Teamwork, Innovation, Results focus, Planning and organizing, Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement)

Compensation & Benefits

• UNESCO does not remunerate interns; there is no financial or other compensation
• Leave: 2.5 days of leave per month, plus 1 additional working day per complete month of internship
• Insurance: limited workplace insurance coverage against risk of injury, illness, disability, or death attributable to the internship