Intern Administration

Intern Administration

Job Opening ID: 286653

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Job Family: Administration

Category and Level: Affiliate Personnel – Internships, I-1

Recruitment Type: Intern

Duty Station: NEW YORK

Department/Office: Office of Internal Oversight Services

Date Posted: Nov 5, 2026

Deadline: Nov 25, 2026

Work Location

Full-time, hybrid (New York-based)

Expected duration

3-6 months, February 2027

Duties and Responsibilities

OIOS is the internal oversight body of the United Nations and assists the Secretary-General in fulfilling his oversight responsibilities in respect of the resources and staff of the Organization through the provision of audit, investigation, and inspection and evaluation services. ID/OIOS investigates reports of possible violations of rules, regulations, mismanagement, misconduct, waste of resources and abuse of authority. This internship position is located in the Administrative Unit of the Investigations Division (ID) of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) in New York. The Administrative Unit supports the Division in planning, implementing, and reporting on resource utilization, and oversees all administrative functions, including human resources, finance, procurement, and IT support. The intern will have the opportunity to work closely with the Administrative Unit and contribute to a broad range of human resources and administrative initiatives that support the mandate of OIOS. Responsibilities may include:

• Analyze workforce data and prepare reports on staffing trends, workforce demographics, vacancy management, and resource utilization to support strategic workforce planning and decision-making;
• Maintain and update the Division’s staffing table, organizational chart, and organigram, ensuring the accuracy of personnel and organizational information;
• Support workforce planning initiatives aimed at enhancing reporting, succession planning, vacancy management, staff retention, and organizational effectiveness;
• Assist the Administrative Unit in advancing the Organization’s gender parity and geographical representation objectives by contributing to related HR initiatives;
• Contribute to recruitment and talent outreach activities, including preparation of assessment exercises, interview coordination, and support throughout the recruitment process;
• Support the Training Officer in the design, coordination, and delivery of learning and development activities for OIOS investigators, including training planning, participant management, communications, and evaluation of training outcomes;
• Assist with staffing reviews and the preparation of post management and classification documentation, including the compilation of supporting materials and data analysis;
• Maintain and organize electronic personnel records and HR documentation, including performance management records, training certifications, flexible working arrangements, and other personnel-related files.

Learning Objectives

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in human resources management and administration. Through direct involvement in workforce planning, recruitment, learning and development, diversity initiatives, and organizational reporting, the intern will:

• Develop a solid understanding of United Nations human resources policies, procedures, and workforce management practices;
• Gain hands-on experience in HR analytics, workforce planning, and organizational reporting using real-world data and management tools;
• Strengthen skills in recruitment administration, talent outreach, and candidate assessment processes within an international public sector environment;
• Learn how gender parity and geographical diversity are integrated into workforce planning and talent management strategies;
• Acquire practical experience in designing and supporting professional learning and development programmes for investigators and other personnel;
• Enhance analytical, organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills through collaboration with professionals across OIOS and the wider United Nations Secretariat;
• Gain exposure to the work of the United Nations internal oversight function and its role in promoting accountability, integrity, and effective use of resources across the Organization.

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, applicants must be pursuing, or have completed, studies in management, administration, human resources, business, or a related field. 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. Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, including MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS SharePoint. Previous administrative support experience is desirable. Previous experience in Human Resources Administration and statistics is desirable.

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 another official UN language is an advantage.

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.