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About United Nations

The United Nations stands as a global sentinel for cooperation, championing diplomacy over conflict and unity over division. Committed to fostering peace, development, and human rights, it transcends borders to address the world's most pressing challenges, epitomizing the collective aspirations of humanity toward a harmonious and just world.

Your role

Duties and Responsibilities

The internship is located in the Hindi Language Unit, UN News Section I of the News and Media Division, Department of Global Communications, which produces news and feature stories on multimedia platforms including radio, video, photo, and web. The Hindi Language Unit is looking for interns who wish to gain hands-on experience in the UN newsroom, particularly in the production of daily news, in-depth features, and other multimedia products in Hindi.

• Drafting Hindi news articles by integrating and translating information from various sources, including reports, press releases, official statements, resolutions, etc.
• Translating English video scripts, photo captions, and other texts into Hindi.
• Proofreading news articles before and after publication.
• Assist with fact-checking and background research.
• Assist in the production of graphic, visual, and audio content.
• The intern will be encouraged to work on feature stories conduct research and interviews, and draft feature stories.
• Reviewing the partnerships database by collaborating with the UN Partnerships Unit and looking for new digital media and other partners, including finding trustworthy entities that work on fact-checking and media literacy.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including outreach.

Training & development

Interns receive training in news writing through workshops and hands-on experience. They learn to craft press releases, reports, and articles, honing their skills under the guidance of experienced professionals. This training equips them to effectively communicate UN activities and initiatives to a global audience.

Benefits

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.

If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following benefits:

• Health insurance.
• Holidays and leave.
• Retirement pension.
• Travel and shipping expenses, etc.

Career progression

Interns at the United Nations can progress to full-time roles by gaining relevant experience, networking, and excelling in their duties. Starting as interns, they often move to junior positions, then advance to higher roles through competitive exams and demonstrated performance, contributing to international development and humanitarian efforts.

Work-life balance

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. They provide opportunities for interns to engage in meaningful work while ensuring they have time for personal growth and well-being. Interns work up to five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the office to which they are assigned.

Culture & vibe

At the United Nations, the culture and vibe are truly exceptional. From savoring a delightful cup of coffee to engaging with talented colleagues, it's a place that offers insightful experiences in a friendly environment. Embracing diversity, the workspace becomes a vibrant hub of varied perspectives, while maintaining high standards for sustained success.

About you

Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations New York Headquarters Internship Programme, Department of Global Communications, the following conditions must be met:

• Applicants must:
  • Be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school program in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration, English or translation studies (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
  • Be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree program in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration, English, or translation studies (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent).
• Be computer literate in standard word processing and spreadsheet software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel or similar; Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
• Special Notice: A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Cover Note must include

• Degree Programme (What are you currently studying?)
• Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the program?)
• List the IT skills and programs that you are proficient in.
• List your top three areas of interest.
• Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship.
• Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.

Applicants who are children or siblings of a staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted based on the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines.

Applicants must provide complete and accurate information about their profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in Inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision, or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted.

Applicants must be a students in the final year of their first university degree (bachelor's or equivalent), Master's, or Ph.D. Program or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's, or PH.D. Program.

Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.

Languages:

English or French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship advertised, fluency in both English and Hindi is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx
• careers.un.org/payandbenefits?language=en
• youtube.com/unitednations