Position description
Work Location
- In-Person. This internship is designed to be full-time and in person but can be adjusted based on the needs of the successful candidate.
Expected duration
Duties and Responsibilities
- The Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) provides leadership, operational support, and oversight of the United Nations security management system globally.
- UNDSS focuses on enabling safe and effective delivery of UN programmes in complex environments.
- The Operational Resilience Section (ORS) supports improving the Department’s resilience by creating and implementing new ideas and solutions for global security challenges.
- The intern will assist the Country Planning pillars by:
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- Advising, compiling, and communicating with field staff on strategic and operational planning processes and outputs.
- Supporting field colleagues in developing country plans and workplans using templates and tools.
- Assisting pillar leads in organizing and delivering training, mentoring sessions, and workshops.
- Reviewing user manuals with pillar leads.
- Supporting data entry in digital platforms and tools.
- Assisting with data collection systems and analytics to optimize processes and data quality.
- Conducting research, analysis, and interpreting trends and patterns.
- Performing ad-hoc analysis and reporting as requested by supervisors.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/special skills
- Applicants must meet one of the following:
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- Enrolled in or completed a graduate program (Master’s or equivalent), or
- Enrolled in or completed the final academic year of a first university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent).
- Official written proof from the university must be attached to the application.
- Field of study should be related to: Programme/Project Management, Communications, Management and Strategy, Analytics, Operations Research, Economics, Information Management, or Business Administration.
- Computer literacy in standard software applications is required.
- Demonstrated interest in the United Nations and commitment to the UN Charter ideals.
- Ability to interact successfully with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- No prior work experience required; however, knowledge of project management methodologies, communications, and visualization tools (Power Query, Power BI, Tableau, ArcGIS) is desirable.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 Applications is required.
- Interest in information management and emerging technologies (e.g., machine learning, generative AI) is desirable.
- Complete online application with Cover Note and Candidate Profile is mandatory.
Languages
- Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.
- Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
Additional Information
- Internship is UNPAID.
- Interns are responsible for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses.
- Interns may need appropriate visa/work authorization depending on country.
- Successful candidates should clarify visa requirements before accepting the offer.
Intern Specific Text
- Interns will not be financially remunerated by the UN.
- 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 appropriate visas and work authorization.
Application instructions
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