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United Nations Foundation

3mo ago

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Starts on May 27
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Government & Politics

Requirements

  • Candidate must be enrolled in a degree-granting program during the internship or must be a recent graduate (within 8 months of graduation) of a college or university
  • Demonstrated interest in the UN and International Affairs required – interest in Sustainability, International Development and/or the non-profit sector highly preferred.
  • Strong research, writing, analytical and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter – while also contributing to a strong team environment.
  • Experience with supporting the planning and execution of events.
  • Fast and organized learner with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle stress.
  • Ability to meet regular attendance/tardiness policy.
  • Must have a personal laptop computer and access to the Internet.
  • Must be available to work a maximum of 29 hours per week.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Provide coverage of virtual UN meetings and side events relevant to UN Foundation priorities and draft readouts on key themes/takeaways.
  • Monitor news and blogs on UN issues to help staff stay abreast of UN activities and key upcoming meetings and events.
  • Help track key development in UN bodies such as the Security Council, General Assembly, and ECOSOC.
  • Assist in compiling weekly UN update emails for internal circulation.
  • Support research and draft background documents and meeting briefs.
  • Participate in internal team meetings and provide support when necessary.
  • Assist with preparation, execution, and follow-up of UN Foundation webinars and meetings.

United Nations Foundation

We connect people, ideas, and resources to the UN to build a better world for all.

Government
Industry
201-500
Employees
1998
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Since 1998, the United Nations Foundation has built novel innovations and partnerships to support the United Nations and help solve global problems at scale. As an independent charitable organization, the Foundation was created to work closely with the UN to address humanity’s greatest challenges, drive progress across interconnected issues, and unlock the promise of the Sustainable Development Goals.