Work Location
The internship is on a full-time basis in-person in New York for a maximum period of six (6) months with a desired start date of 1 December 2026.
Expected duration
The expected duration of the internship is for six months with a desired start date of 1 December 2026.
Duties and Responsibilities
The internship is located in the United Nations Office of Programme Planning, Finance and Budget, under the Secretariat of the Independent Audit Advisory Committee (IAAC) of the General Assembly. IAAC was established pursuant to General Assembly resolution 60/248 and serves in an expert advisory capacity, assisting the Assembly in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities. For more information on IAAC, visit https://www.un.org/ga/iaac/ The intern will support the IAAC Knowledge Management and Sessions Support Project, a time-bound project of the IAAC Secretariat to review and improve how information is organized, shared and made accessible, and to support the preparation and organization of two IAAC sessions in February and April 2027. The project will conclude on 31 May 2027 with project reports for each session and an enhanced set of digital platforms and web content. The internship is full-time and in person in New York, for up to six (6) months, with a desired start date of 1 December 2026. The internship is UNPAID. The intern will report to the Executive Secretary of the IAAC and will work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the office to which they are assigned.
Within the scope of the IAAC Knowledge Management and Sessions Support Project, to be completed by 31 May 2027, and under the supervision of a staff member, the intern will:
- Assist with surveys and the collection of data in support of the project.
- Assist with research, analysis and compilation of information relevant to the project.
- Support the preparation of draft communication and knowledge products arising from the project, including presentations, visual summaries, website content and other informational materials, for review and approval by staff; assist with the analysis and organization of the data collected.
- Assist with the project’s review and enhancement of content on the IAAC digital collaboration and knowledge-management platforms, including SharePoint and Microsoft Teams, to improve knowledge sharing and accessibility of information.
- Contribute to the project’s review and analysis of information related to current operational and procedural arrangements, and assist in documenting observations and findings for the project reports.
- Assist in compiling feedback from project stakeholders and information related to issues identified, and keep a log of follow-up actions arising from the project.
- Assist in preparing for the two IAAC sessions held during the internship, including preparing background materials, organizing session documentation on the project’s digital platforms and compiling information for reports and briefing materials, and attending the sessions in a support capacity.
Qualifications/special skills
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); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent). Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master's or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Additional Information
Not available.
Intern Specific text
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. 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 the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
