About the role#
The Central Planning and Coordination Division (CPCD) within the Department for General Assembly and Conference Management (DGACM) coordinates scheduling and support for United Nations meetings. This internship focuses on the Journal of the United Nations, which acts as the official record of daily activities at headquarters. You will gain practical exposure to digital publishing, information management, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
What you'll do#
- Learn the editorial, publication, and dissemination processes for the Journal of the United Nations.
- Create and update instructional presentations, user guides, and training resources.
- Document Journal workflows, business processes, and knowledge resources.
- Prepare standard operating procedures and reference materials.
- Organize digital records and manage historical PDF collections.
- Use Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Microsoft Copilot to support collaboration.
- Analyze information for dashboards, reports, and knowledge products.
- Contribute to change-management and user-experience initiatives.
- Support special projects regarding the history and outreach of the Journal.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in or completion of a graduate school program, or the final year of a first university degree.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Experience creating instructional materials, user guides, or training resources is helpful.
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Microsoft Copilot, Power BI, or Microsoft Fabric is an advantage.
- Knowledge of graphic design programs like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro is desirable.
- Experience with programming, scripting, or automation tools is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027 (6-month duration).
- Commitment: Full-time (35 hours per week).
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship. Interns are responsible for all travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses.
About United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. It consists of 193 Member States and focuses on maintaining global peace and security. The organization operates across areas including humanitarian assistance, human rights, and development. It is based in New York and employs over 67,000 people.
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