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Your Role

These positions are located in the Department of Operational Support (DOS). Their interns work as full members of their team, pursue projects that are designed to make a significant difference in the Commercial Air Travel Safety Unit, (CATSU) within the Facilities and Commercial Activities Service (FCAS), DOS, and have opportunities to learn about the United Nations overall. The incumbent will report to the relevant supervisor. The Data Research and Programme Support Intern:

• Supports of CATSU's work and its transition into the new UN DOS Department.
• Reviews, proofreads, and edits websites and other stakeholder communication platforms.
• Conducts research, compiles, and organizes information and reference materials related to stakeholder communication and international commercial aviation safety, as assigned.
• Provides support for the updating and maintaining of stakeholder and business information.
• Assists with organizing and facilitating stakeholder workshops.
• Participates and takes comprehensive and concise notes at meetings.
• Collaborates and assists with creating, organizing, and maintaining stakeholder materials.
• Provides support and review of data and statistical analysis efforts, as assigned.
• Assists with drafting and preparing background documents, reports, briefings, talking points, presentations, etc.
• Other duties, as assigned.

About the Team:

The United Nations' Commercial Air Travel Safety Unit (CATSU) supports the global UN System with policy, guidance, and information to enable decision-making on the suitability of commercial air operators for use in official UN travel. As the United Nations and its global workforce frequently operate in high-risk environments, it is essential to ensure that the safety of their travel remains a primary concern for the organization, allowing them to dedicate their undivided attention to their critical mandates without undue concern. The CATSU provides classified information and guidance to the 54 entities that make up the global UN System. This information enables them to make informed decisions when conducting or authorizing official UN travel and assists them in operational planning, and program implementation. Through these efforts, UN staff are beneficiaries of CATSU’s focused attention and commitment to air travel safety, so they can focus their attention on their critical humanitarian, development, and peacekeeping duties - wherever in the world they are located or may travel.

About You

Qualifications/special skills:

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent) or;
• Have graduated with a university degree as defined above. Preferably in Data Management, Data Science, Statistics, or any other related degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher); or
• If pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a university degree in the above disciplines.
• Applicants should:
  • Be computer literate in standard software applications
  • Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter
  • Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes the willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
  • Be enthusiastic and curious about learning and working at the United Nations.

Languages:

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For these positions advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Additional Information:

Visa and Work Authorization Mandatory Requirements:

• For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents, or on another non-immigrant (such as an F1 visa) status, will be required to obtain a G4 visa.
• Interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and if required, employment authorization (CPT/OPT), allowing them to undertake the internship.

Intern Specific Text:

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.

Compensation & Benefits

This internship is unpaid, full-time, or part-time. If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following benefits:

• Tax exemption
• Allowances and benefits
• Holidays and leave
• Health insurance
• Retirement pension

Training & Development

An internship at the UN could be the ideal start if you are considering a career in the Organization. It will give you exposure to high-profile conferences, political decision-making, or work on the ground, as well as the opportunity to contribute to the projects and mandates of the United Nations. You can apply for any internship around the world, regardless of nationality.

As an intern, you will:

• Enhance your educational experience through practical work assignments
• Deepen your knowledge and understanding of the Organization’s goals, principles, and activities
• Work in an international environment, and network with international civil servants, career professionals, and senior management
• Provide the UN with assistance in your area of expertise
• Participate in tasks such as drafting documents, analysis of data, research, organization of conferences or events, work on media campaigns and outreach, and much more.

Career Progress

UN internship will not automatically lead to a job with the UN, but with the experience you have acquired during your time as an intern, you might be interested in applying for General Service or consultancy positions. If you want to apply to positions at the Professional and Higher or Field Service levels, they ask you to let at least six months pass after the end of your internship before you submit your application and ensure that you fulfill not only the educational but also the work experience requirements that are outlined in each job opening.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• careers.un.org/payandbenefits
• careers.un.org/job-level
• youtu.be/QE0d89e-JMM?si=nNf4JAICGVDTUd9c