About the role#
The United Nations Sustainable Development Group System-Wide Evaluation Office (SWEO) oversees transparency and accountability across the UN development system. This internship offers experience within an independent evaluation office. You will work under the supervision of experienced Evaluation Officers to support global evaluations and system-wide policy efforts, including the 2027 Economic and Social Council Operational Activities Segment and the 2027 SDG Summit.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to the preparation of evaluation knowledge management products and communication services.
- Create presentations and other materials, including drafting, formatting, and data visualization.
- Attend and document relevant UN events to prepare briefing materials.
- Assist evaluation teams with collecting, organizing, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data.
- Support meetings, outreach, and engagement efforts.
- Draft meeting minutes and ensure timely follow-up on action items.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a graduate school program, the final year of an undergraduate degree, or recent graduation with a university degree.
- A degree in social sciences, economics, or public administration is preferred.
- Course work in evaluation or applied research methodologies is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Fluency in English with strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multilingual team environment.
- A demonstrated interest in the UN system and sustainable development.
- Willingness to acquire new knowledge and produce quality work under deadlines.
Location & details#
- This position is based in New York, New York, with both on-site and remote work modalities considered.
- The term begins in January 2027 for a duration of 6 months.
- This internship is full-time and unpaid. 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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