Intern - Journal of the United Nations

Organizational Context

The United Nations Secretariat, specifically the Department for General Assembly and Conference Management (DGACM) in New York, is seeking interns for its Journal Unit. This unit is responsible for the daily preparation and publication of the Journal of the United Nations, which records UN Headquarters activities. The internship offers practical experience within this vital UN function.

Job Purpose

This internship aims to provide motivated individuals with practical experience and a comprehensive understanding of the Journal Unit's operations within the UN Secretariat. Interns will support project-based activities, gaining exposure to editorial, information management, and publication processes. The role contributes to the accurate and timely dissemination of information regarding UN meetings and events, supporting the UN's mission of providing a historical record of its activities. This opportunity is designed to foster professional development in information management, communications, publishing, and conference support.

Responsibilities

Interns will support the daily preparation and publication of the Journal of the United Nations. Key duties include learning about editorial and information management processes, assisting with research and compilation of information for UN meetings and events, and contributing to the organization of data for internal databases and training materials. Responsibilities also involve supporting projects related to multilingual publishing and digital content management, preparing and updating reference materials, and participating in initiatives to improve knowledge sharing and user experience. Interns will gain exposure to interactions with Secretariat offices and meeting organizers, and perform other project-related assignments aligned with learning objectives.

Work Experience

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a relevant field of study is essential. Previous internship experience within UN Secretariat entities is limited to six months in total.

Skills

Information management, communications, publishing, conference support, research, data organization, knowledge sharing, standard software applications (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams).

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