Work LocationThis internship is designed to be in person at the UN premises in Geneva and full time, but can be adjusted based on request by the successful candidate. Expected duration3–6 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe internship is located in the Population Unit of the Statistical Division, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) based in Geneva. The intern reports to the Chief of the Population Unit. The Population Unit is promoting policy dialogue among UNECE member States on various facets of demographic change. The Unit is serving as the Secretariat to the UNECE Standing Working Group on Ageing, an intergovernmental body, and is contributing towards better-informed policymaking. UNECE covers a region that spreads from North America over Western and Central Europe to Eastern Europe and Central Asia (56 member States). The intern is expected to contribute to the work of the Population Unit as follows: a) Assist in the activities related to the implementation and monitoring of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing and its Regional Implementation Strategy (MIPAA/RIS), as well as of the Rome Ministerial Declaration on Ageing. b) Contribute to the activities of Task forces under the Standing Working Group on Ageing (SWGA). c) Contribute to content development for the UNECE Ageing Policies Database. d) Contribute to the organization of intergovernmental meetings and events convened by UNECE. e) Participate in the implementation of different components of the Programme of Work of the UNECE SWGA, including research and analytical tasks. f) Contribute to communication activities (press articles, website content, social media) related to the work of the Unit, identifying topics of interest and occasions for communication. Qualifications/special skillsApplicants must meet one of the following requirement: 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). For this internship, studies in either demography, statistics, economics, social and political sciences, international relations, or related fields are desirable. 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. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or PhD programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s Master’s or PhD 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. Quantitative and qualitative research skills are desirable. Ability to analyse and synthesize information in a succinct and clear manner is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for this internship. 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.