Intern - Information Systems and Communication Technology

Work LocationIn person in New York or remote, full time or part time modalities would be considered. Expected duration6 months, desired start date: November 2025. Duties and ResponsibilitiesOrg. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Office of Administration of Justice (OAJ), the incumbent reports to the IT Officer. This internship is for a minimum of three months and up to six months. The programme is normally full-time, i.e. an intern is expected to work five days per week (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.). We can consider part time modality depending on your status. Our Interns work as full team members, pursue projects designed to make a significant difference in OAJ and have opportunities to learn about the United Nations overall. (Total of 35 hours per week). Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background, the business unit to which he/she is assigned and the period during which he/she will undertake the internship . The Office of Administration of Justice is an independent office responsible for the overall coordination of the system of administration of justice, contributing to its functioning in a fair, transparent, and efficient manner. In this regard, the Office provides substantive, technical and administrative support to the United Nations Dispute Tribunal and the United Nations Appeals Tribunal through the Registries; assists staff members and their representatives in pursuing claims and appeals through the Office of Staff Legal Assistance; and provides assistance, as appropriate, to the Internal Justice Council. Interns learning opportunities: OAJ is seeking highly motivated graduate students who wish to gain professional experience in an international organization. During this three to six-month internship, Interns will have opportunities to broaden their experience and knowledge about the analysis and application of statistical procedures to business data of a legal department. It offers a practical educational experience and allows interns to work in a multicultural, intergovernmental organization. Responsibilities Interns perform tasks under the overall supervision of the IT Officer. The following responsibilities might be involved: • Assist the Office with strategic communication and outreach. • Draft and edit content for public information materials, including social media posts and website articles. • Assist in developing content to increase awareness of the United Nations' internal justice system. • Assist with drafting and editing print publications (brochures, newsletters etc.). • Design and produce presentations and supporting materials for outreach activities. • Propose new content for the website and identifying opportunities to reach a wider audience. • Provide assistance in improving the functionality of the website and e-learning. • Assist in checking the website for broken pages or pages that are inconsistent with the design of the UN Web Guidelines. • Support the production of e-learning courses by coordinating with concerned departments. • Assist in administrative and substantive support to meetings and conferences, preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics; etc. • Carry out other tasks as required. Before completing this internship, the intern will prepare a brief report and make a presentation on the experience gained and any potential substantive research paper that this internship might lead to. The intern may also be asked to assist in the day-to-day work of the division if required. The intern is expected to familiarize him/herself, to a limited extent, with the administrative work of the division and other tasks that are typical of UN organizations. Qualifications/special skillsTo qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: • Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent); • Be computer literate in standard software applications. • Proficiency in Python programming and knowledge of Drupal platform is desirable. • Experience with Web Scraping, XPath knowledge and PDF processing is beneficial 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. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in English is required; Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage. Additional InformationVisa and Work Authorization Mandatory Requirements: For internships in the United States of America, persons who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or on another non-immigrant (such as F1 or J1 visa) status, will be required to obtain a G4 visa. The selected person will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and approved employment authorization (CPT/OPT/AT), allowing them to undertake 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.