Intern - Change & Project Management

Work LocationThis internship is designed to be full-time (35 hours per week) and in-person in UN Headquarters in New York but can be remote or adjusted based on the availability of the successful candidate to part-time (20 hours per week) and hybrid modality. Expected durationStart as soon as possible for a duration of four (4) to six (6) months. Duties and ResponsibilitiesAs part of Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMSPC)/Business Transformation and Accountability Division (BTAD) and Analytics and Project Management Team, the intern will support projects and initiatives related to introducing new ways of working with a focus on innovation, communications, and engagement. The incumbent will report to the relevant supervisor. Duties may include: -Supporting network/online community engagement plans and calendar. -Plan and coordinate webinar events, network events, workshops, brainstorms, learning opportunities, etc. -Create engaging and shareable content for SharePoint, Viva Engage, and/or promotional videos to highlight new ways of working and innovation. -Develop community guidelines and monitor discussions and content on channels; and respond to inquiries in a timely manner. -Provide feedback to management and stakeholders from the online community. -Plan and execute initiatives and programmes to engage community members and generate action. -Monitor and report on campaigns and analyze web traffic using key performance indicators (KPIs). -Explore outreach opportunities to recruit and engage more community members. -Work with partners across the UN system to amplify network reach and align on shared values and campaigns, in particular those related to UN 2.0 culture change. -Performs other duties as required. Qualifications/special skillsNo working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. Applicants must meet the following requirements: -Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); -Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent). -Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and design. -Excellent planning and problem-solving skills. -Excellent people-skills including empathy and human centered approach. -Experience with planning virtual events. -Knowledge of metrics and reporting. -Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Canva, Mural, Slido, Zoom or similar tools. -Experience with Adobe Creative Suite desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in English is required. Additional InformationVisa 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 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. Interns are required to have the necessary hardware (computer) and internet access to perform the tasks stipulated in the internship. Intern Specific textInterns 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. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.