Internship - Programme Management

Organizational Context

The UN Office for Partnerships (UN Partnerships) serves as the UN system's gateway for connecting and co-creating partnerships to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It proactively engages stakeholders and leverages initiatives to support the Decade of Action. This internship, based in New York, will primarily support UNOP initiatives, contributing to the broader UN mandate.

Job Purpose

This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience within the UN Office for Partnerships, supporting initiatives crucial for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The role involves research, drafting communications, supporting project implementation, and assisting with event coordination. Interns will gain exposure to partnership development, project management, and the UN's operational framework. The position is designed to provide hands-on experience in a dynamic international environment, contributing to the UN's mission of fostering global solutions and supporting the Decade of Action. This role is ideal for individuals seeking to understand and contribute to multilateral efforts in development, human rights, and gender equality.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include conducting research on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) initiatives and related issues such as development, human rights, and gender equality. The intern will draft correspondence, background notes, and communications for project partners. Support will be provided for events and project implementation, including reviewing narrative and financial reports, and tracking project negotiations. Additional duties involve maintaining databases, participating as a note-taker in UN conferences and meetings, and assisting in the creation of outreach materials. The intern will also support the front office operations and perform other assigned duties as required, contributing to the overall functioning of UN Partnerships.

Work Experience

No prior working experience is required for this United Nations Internship Programme. The focus is on the intern's training, education, advanced coursework, or skills that can benefit the organization during their internship period.

Skills

Research skills, drafting correspondence and background notes, navigating AI tools for productivity, event and project support, report review (narrative and financial), communication drafting, database maintenance, note-taking, outreach material creation, and interaction with diverse cultural backgrounds.

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