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Multiple Remote Internships At United Nations Global Compact Office (UNGCO) For September 2024

UN Jobs Admin August 15, 2024

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Multiple Remote Internships At United Nations Global Compact Office (UNGCO) For September 2024

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Job Details

Job Opening ID: 239646
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Economic Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NEW YORK
Department/Office : Global Compact Office
Deadline : Sep 12, 2024
Expected Duration: 3 months
Work Location: In-person in New York or remotely, full-time or part-time modalities would be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities

Multiple Remote Internships At United Nations (UN) In New York For September 2024. The United Nations Global Compact Office (UNGCO) is offering internship opportunities with its New York office. The UNGCO is the entity responsible for the overall management and coordination of the Global Compact initiative, including the management of the Global Compact’s name and logo and the Global Compact Integrity Measures.

Available internship opportunities in 2024–2025 include the following period: Fall internships: commencing September 2024; winter internships: commencing January 2025 Kindly indicate clearly in your application during which period you intend to start your internship.
Internships are offered for a minimum of three (3) months, with the possibility of extension up to six (6) months.
The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a relevant staff member of UNGCO.
The United Nations Global Compact Office pursues two complementary objectives: (1) making the Global Compact and its principles part of business strategy and operations everywhere; and (2) facilitating cooperation among key stakeholders by promoting partnerships and other collective action in support of United Nations goals.
To promote its 10 principles, the Global Compact also undertakes work on a range of corporate sustainability issues. Internship opportunities are available for the following teams:.
Please indicate clearly which team(s) you are interested in conducting an internship with.
You may select more than one team of interest. Global Operations, Programmes and Principles for Responsible Management Education: Communications and Media Participant Outreach and Engagement, Marketing, Government Affairs and Strategic Events – Integrity Partnerships and UN relations Intergovernmental Relations and Africa To learn more about these different teams, click here.
Under the supervision of a Programme Officer of the United Nations Global Compact Office and depending on their level of experience and training, the UNGCO interns will carry out the following responsibilities: Conduct research relating to the topic of corporate sustainability.
Draft and edit publications, papers, and other documents.
– Liaise with Global Compact stakeholders on key corporate sustainability topics.
Support the organization of meetings and events.
Assist with outreach activities.
handle emails and other inquiries.
Perform administrative tasks as required.

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Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent).
Candidates should be computer literate in standard software applications, including Excel.
They should also have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations, a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter, and the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Educational background or exposure to political science, history, international relations, cooperation sustainability, law, public administration or related fields is desirable.
No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Program. Your training, education, advanced course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required.

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Additional Information

Visa and Work Authorization Mandatory Requirements: For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or on another non-immigrant (such as F1 visa) status will be required to obtain a G4 visa. Interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa and, if required, employment authorization (CPT/OPT), allowing them to undertake the internship.

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