Deadline: 15th November 2020 | The three-month UNOSD internship program is one of the most prestigious internship programs available in South Korea for foreign students and is an amazing opportunity to see the inside workings of the United Nations.
About the UNOSD
The United Nations Office for Sustainable Development (UNOSD) contributes to building, exchanging and facilitating the use of knowledge in support of a faster and broader transition towards sustainable societies.
UNOSD is managed by the Division for Sustainable Development (DSD) of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), with the support of the Republic of Korea Ministry of Environment, Yonsei University and the City of Incheon. Its offices are located in New Songdo City, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
Through its internship program the UNOSD offers outstanding students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to the work of the United Nations while making a significant contribution to UNOSD activities and mandate.
Eligibility for the UNOSD Internship
Internships with UNOSD offer outstanding students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to the work of the United Nations while making a significant contribution to UNOSD activities and mandate. Note full requirements available at the official link below.
- Applicants be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) at the time of application and during the period of internship; or
- Applicants be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
- Applicants have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year period of graduation.
Terms of the internship program
The UNOSD internship program has a duration of three months and can be renewed for up to six months in exceptional cases. Internships are normally on a full-time basis (35 hours per week), from Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00. Work is performed under the supervision of an assigned staff member, in the premises of UNOSD.
Interns are not remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibilities of the interns or their sponsoring institution. The United Nations accepts no responsibility for the medical insurance of an intern or the costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship (before starting their assignment, interns will need to prove that they have valid medical insurance coverage and submit a medical certificate of good health).
Duties:
Interns support UNOSD staff and consultants for one or several of the following tasks, according to their academic qualifications, experience, and interests:
- Documentary research, data recording and editing, policy analysis, and synthesis;
- Develop and maintain platforms of dissemination of UNOSD data, news, and research through social media and UNOSD Websites;
- Drafting and/or translation of communication material of event and research reports;
- Assisting with the logistics of organizing events such as conferences and workshops;
- Clerical work related to the above
To view full the details, follow the official link below:
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Apply before 15th November, 2020