Intern

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Secretariat is an international organization founded in 1945, with a mission to maintain international peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, promote sustainable development, and uphold human rights. It operates in multiple countries around the world, employing thousands of staff members dedicated to various global issues. The organization is committed to achieving gender balance and geographical diversity within its workforce, actively encouraging applications from underrepresented groups.

Job Overview:
The internship-position" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">internship position at the United Nations is designed for individuals who are either currently enrolled in a graduate program or have recently completed their studies. The role involves supporting various functions within the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF), particularly in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) processes. Interns will be expected to assist in the timely recording and dissemination of project evaluations, support the organization of validation meetings, and contribute to the development of knowledge products. The internship is flexible, allowing for hybrid, remote, or in-person work arrangements, and is expected to last for three months with the possibility of extension. The desired start date is June 15, 2026, or sooner, depending on the availability of the selected candidate.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will be responsible for several key tasks, including:

• Evaluation: Ensuring timely recording of project evaluations on the MPTF Gateway webpage and internal trackers, supporting the tracking of overdue evaluations, and preparing summaries and social media content about evaluation findings.
• Supporting the PBF M&E Peer Support Group: This includes meeting preparation, developing a repository of M&E tools, and ensuring regular updates of communication lists.
• Dashboard Peacebuilding Priorities and SDGs coding: Assisting with the implementation of new coding methods and supporting training sessions for PBF HQ staff.
• Knowledge management: Contributing to the development of knowledge products and reporting, including adding new project results to the Microsoft Lists database and summarizing reports and meeting notes. The intern will also assist the PBF DMEL team with other emerging tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria: (a) be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). While professional work experience is not required for the United Nations Internship Programme, a field of study closely related to the internship is necessary. Candidates must provide proof of their academic status and may need to submit an official certificate later in the application process.

Educational Background:
Candidates should be pursuing or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. program. The educational background should be relevant to the internship role, particularly in fields related to international relations, peacebuilding, social sciences, or similar disciplines. Applicants must indicate their current degree title and graduation date in their motivational statement.

Experience:
While prior professional work experience is not a requirement for this internship, candidates should have relevant academic experience or coursework that aligns with the responsibilities of the position. This could include internships, volunteer work, or academic projects related to monitoring and evaluation, project management, or peacebuilding.

Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory for this internship. Knowledge of French is also required, as it is one of the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Additionally, knowledge of another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish) is considered an asset and may enhance a candidate's application.

Additional Notes:
The internship is unpaid, and candidates are responsible for their own travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is located may need to obtain the appropriate visa and work authorization. The United Nations does not charge any fees during the recruitment process, and candidates should be cautious of any fraudulent requests for personal information or bank details. The organization encourages applications from female candidates and those from diverse backgrounds to promote inclusivity within its workforce.