Intern - Humanitarian Affairs

Work LocationNew York, USA Expected durationMid Jan-Mid Jul 2025 Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Guidance, Learning, and Reporting Section (GLRS) was established in August 2021 to strengthen the strategic use of the OCHA-managed funds and ensure coherent and complementary approaches to pooled funding. In support of this objective, the section is responsible for strengthening the strategic use of the OCHA-managed funds (Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) and the Country-Based Pooled Funds (CBPF)) and ensuring their coherent and complementary approaches to pooled funding. Under the supervision of the Humanitarian Affairs Associate and the Head of the Strategic Partnership and Reporting Unit of GLRS, the intern will be responsible for the following tasks: • Assisting in preparing high-level events, including meetings of the Country-Based Pooled Funds (CBPFs) Working Group and Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) Advisory Group. • Supporting research and analytical work on CERF- and CBPFs-related humanitarian topics. • Providing support in the drafting of CERF and CBPF visibility and reporting products, including related to key thematic priority areas and concrete allocations. • Supporting the drafting of talking points and briefings for senior staff. • Supporting data analysis for publications, visibility products and briefings. • Performing any other support functions GLRS as required. Qualifications/special skills• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) a field of study that is closely related to the internship is required (including but not limited to: International Relations, Public Relations, Communications, Political Science, Social Science, Statistics, Management, or another relevant field), with graduation date not more than one year before the start-date of the internship; or, • Have completed a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent) in a field of study that is closely related to the internship is required (including but not limited to: International Relations, Public Relations, Communications, Political Science, Social Science, Statistics, Management, or another relevant field). Applicants must have good drafting and editing skills, and the ability to rapidly analyze and integrate diverse data/information. Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS, Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams. Applicants must have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. Previous experience with developing reports and other information products is desirable. LanguagesFluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is desirable. Additional InformationNot available. 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.