Project Management Intern

Work LocationRemote, Hybrid, In-person (This internship is designed to be full-time and in person but can be adjusted based on the needs of the successful candidate) Expected durationThe duration of the internship is from 19 Aug to 31 Dec 2024. Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe United Nations Office for Sustainable Development (UNOSD) supports the UN Member States in planning and implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through knowledge sharing, capacity development, policy advisory, research, and partnerships with a particular focus on Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and Landlocked Developing States (LLDCs). UNOSD mainly focus on SDG-6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 17. UNOSD was established in 2011 by the United Nations and the Government of the Republic of Korea. UNOSD is supported by the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Korea, Incheon Metropolitan City, and Yonsei University. UNOSD is part of the Division for Sustainable Development Goals (DSDG) of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). The Project Management Intern will perform the following duties and responsibilities: - Conduct research, data recording and editing, policy analysis, and synthesis; - Develop and maintain platforms of dissemination of UNOSD data, news, and research through social media and other means; - Draft and/or translate communication materials of event and research products; - Assist with the logistics of organizing UNOSD flagship and annual activities events such as forums, conferences, trainings and workshops; - Perform administrative and clerical work related to the above; and - Any other duties assigned Qualifications/special skillsApplicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. Programme. If you meet the requirement, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. You will be asked to provide an official certificate at a later stage. No prior work/professional experience is required, although any experience of relevance to the work of UNOSD will be an advantage. The applicants should be result-oriented, with the ability to meet deadlines, and to work both autonomously and in a team. This includes good interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with colleagues from different national and cultural backgrounds to achieve organizational goals. LanguagesGood oral and written command of English is required. Knowledge of any other of the UN official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish or Russian), or Korean, would be an asset. 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.