Work LocationUNHQ, New York This internship is designed to be full-time. Duties will be carried out in a hybrid manner (a combination of in-person presence and telecommuting from within the duty station at the UN Headquarters in New York). Telecommuting from outside the duty station may be considered on an exceptional basis. A part-time schedule may be considered on a very exceptional basis depending on the individual situation of the selected candidate. Expected durationThe internship will begin with an initial duration of 2 months, with the opportunity of an extension for up to a total of 6 months. The desired start date is 1 May 2025. Candidates are requested to state the period during which they are available to undertake the internship in their application. Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis internship is located in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) in the Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD). The Division seeks to strengthen international cooperation for social development, particularly in the areas of poverty eradication, productive employment and decent work, as well as the social inclusion of older persons, youth, family, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, and persons marginalized from society and development. The intern will report to one of 5 designated Team Leads coordinating secretariat support to the preparations of the WSSD2. The intern will assist in the preparations of the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2). The General Assembly resolution 78/261 decided to convene WSSD2 to address the gaps and recommit to the Copenhagen Declaration for Social Development and Programme of Action and its implementation and give momentum towards the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. The Summit builds on the 1995 World Summit for Social Development in Copenhagen. The preparations are organized along five (5) core, interrelated functions: 1. Intergovernmental Support 2. Analytical and Substantive Support 3. Multistakeholder Engagement 4. Communication and Outreach 5. Logistics and host country arrangements This support is led by DESA-DISD under the responsibility and coordination of its Director. This support is delivered by 5 corresponding teams, each with a designated Team Lead. Internship Responsibilities The intern may be responsible for the following tasks: - Producing summaries of meetings, events, and seminars relevant to the Summit preparations. - Conducting research on key technical and substantive issues arising during the intergovernmental negotiations. - Contributing to the preparation of briefing papers and issue notes for the UN, its Member States, and other stakeholders, as needed. - Monitoring and tracking Member States’ positions, consensus points, and negotiated language related to social development, in line with past Summits/Conferences and as they emerge from major upcoming UN Summits/Conferences leading up to WSSD2; - Assisting in the coordination of stakeholder engagement in the Summit preparations. - Supporting content creation and dissemination by drafting engaging materials for social media and the Summit website, helping develop key messages, visual assets, and promotional materials, and assisting with translation or review of content in other UN languages to enhance global outreach. - Assisting with media and performance monitoring by tracking media coverage related to the Summit’s themes and compiling social media engagement and performance reports. - Assisting with organizing and coordinating logistical aspects of Summit preparations, including scheduling meetings, preparing meeting materials, and tracking action points to ensure timely follow-up. - Supporting the coordination of the UN Interdepartmental Task Force by maintaining participant lists, sending meeting invitations, drafting meeting summaries, and following up on agreed actions. - Performing other related tasks as requested. Qualifications/special skillsApplicants 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). 1. 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. 2. 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. LanguagesEnglish 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 InformationNot available. Intern Specific textInterns 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 FeeTHE 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.