About the role#
The Financing for Sustainable Development Office within the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs provides support for the intergovernmental process on Financing for Development. This internship focuses on the preparation and execution of the Financing for Development Forum. You will work as part of the core team organizing these activities under the supervision of an Economic Affairs Officer.
What you'll do#
- Conduct web and open-source research for background documentation and concept notes.
- Compile statistical data into reference spreadsheets.
- Monitor global media channels and draft daily news summaries.
- Assist with drafting and formatting official Forum documents.
- Attend preparatory conferences and intergovernmental meetings to draft summary notes.
- Gather background notes and draft speech or intervention outlines.
- Provide logistical and administrative support for conferences.
- Format and update presentation materials and web content.
- Gather participant feedback and operational metrics.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in or completion of a graduate school program.
- Enrollment in or completion of the final academic year of a first university degree program.
- A field of study closely related to the internship.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
Location & details#
- The role is based in New York, New York.
- This is an on-site, full-time position.
- The internship is unpaid. Interns are responsible for their own travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses.
- The expected duration is 2 to 6 months.
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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