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Internship duration: 4 to 6 months
Duties and Responsibilities:
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), Subregional Office for South and South-West Asia (ESCAP-SSWA), based in New Delhi, offers internship opportunities for a minimum of three months and a maximum of six months. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (37.5 hours) from the office under the supervision of staff member(s) in ESCAP-SSWA which interns are assigned.
A key mandate of ESCAP-SSWA is to support the countries in the subregion to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The work program of ESCAP-SSWA covers carrying out analytical and normative work, providing policy support, technical assistance, and capacity building to member States, promoting policy advocacy, building networks among various stakeholders, etc., along the subregional priority areas, as per the mandate received from UNESCAP member States:
Responsibilities:
Under immediate supervision by a staff member (s), the intern is responsible for contributing to the research project (s) related to the work program of SSWA for the implementation of the SDGs. The topic of the project will depend on the intern's background, skills, and interests.
Other duties may include undertaking the following:
The United Nations Core Competencies include:
Learning Opportunities during the course of the internship:
ESCAP-SSWA provides interns with an opportunity to enhance their understanding of:
The UN internship is unpaid.
However, interns are entitled to certain benefits:
At the United Nations, interns gain practical experience through engaging in meaningful work across various fields, contributing to the UN's mission of promoting peace, sustainable development, and human rights. With a strong focus on mentorship and professional development, the program equips interns with the skills and knowledge necessary for future career advancement within the organization as well as other organizations.
The United Nations strongly recognizes that interns need time for personal and social activities outside of work to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The intern is expected to work five days a week, on a full-time basis. The company provides opportunities for interns to engage in meaningful work while ensuring interns have time for personal growth and well-being.
UN India recognizes the vital role of culture in fostering decent work, poverty reduction, social resilience, and gender equality for sustainable development. While career progression can be challenging, freshers benefit from a multicultural environment that values integrity, professionalism, and diversity.
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
Languages:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required for the Internship Programme. Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.
Assessment Potential candidates will be contacted by ESCAP staff for further consideration. Special Notice UN goes through the pool of applications periodically during the application period and recruits the candidates in an ongoing manner. A complete online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Important: The Cover Note must include:
Interns 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.
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The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.
India
Indian Citizen
Indian Permanent Resident
Indian Student Visa