Intern – United Nations Information Centre in New Delhi, India (Apply by June 15)

 

About the Organisation

The United Nations Information Centres (UNICs) belong to the Information Centres Services (ICS), Strategic Communications Division (SCD) of the Department of Global Communication (DGC).

The UNICs are the principal sources of information about the United Nations system in the countries where they are located. They are also responsible for promoting greater public understanding of, and supports the aims and activities of, the United Nations by disseminating information on the work of the Organization to people everywhere, especially in developing countries.

This internship is located in the United Nations Information Centre in New Delhi, India.

About the Internship

The minimum duration of an internship is two months. This period can be extended up to a total period of six months, pending on the needs of the department

The internship is UNPAID. UN interns work full-time, five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to ISA premises. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship.

Responsibilities

1. The intern will support UNIC staff in implementing UN campaigns and events for the duration of the internship. Some of the ongoing key campaigns of the UN are:

•Climate Change

•Peacekeeping

2. Support the UNIC team in generating content for the website and social media platforms.

3. Conduct research and background work for events and campaigns

4. Provide organizing and logistical support for events.

5. Assist the UNIC/UNRC joint communication team with events and campaigns.

6. Other daily responsibilities based on the needs and the individual’s background.

Eligibility

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:

– Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a

first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or (c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above);

– Be computer literate in standard software application;

– Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and

– Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and

views.

Application Process

For more details on the internship opportunity and to apply, click here