Work LocationUNHQ, New York Full time or part time: Full time. A part-time schedule may be considered on a very exceptional basis depending on the individual situation of the selected candidate. This internship is designed to be in-person and full-time (35 hours) but can be adjusted based on request by the successful candidate. Fully in-person, hybrid, fully remote (if fully remote, exceptional justification needed): 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. Expected duration2-6 months 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 the Communications and Logistical Team Leads coordinating secretariat support to the preparations of the WSSD2. The intern will assist in the preparations of the World Social Summit 2025, officially titled the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2). The General Assembly, in its 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 is expected to be a pivotal moment for refocusing global efforts on inclusive, people-centred policymaking and action. Resolution 78/318 decided that the Summit will take place in Doha, Qatar, between 4-6 November 2025. The Summit builds on the 1995 World Summit for Social Development in Copenhagen, which emphasized commitments to social inclusion, eradicating poverty, and achieving full productive employment and decent work, aligning with modern challenges and aspirations for inclusive well-being for all. DESA supports the Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, as the Summit secretariat, in his delegated role as the Summit Secretary-General. The five (5) core functions of the secretariat are: 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. The five core functions are inter-related, and all teams will be working in close collaboration. Internship Responsibilities The intern will be part of the team supporting the above preparatory process towards the Second World Summit for Social Development and may be responsible for the following tasks: - Producing summaries of meetings, events, and seminars relevant to 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, flagging relevant developments, 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. - Support task management tools to organize, assign, and update tasks for team collaboration. - 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. - Supporting Information Management, by helping to compile and organize key documents, timelines, and deliverables to facilitate smooth communication across workstreams, ensuring logistical milestones are met in alignment with broader Summit preparations. - 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). 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 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.