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 duration4.5 months 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 *Disclaimer: The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts. Qualifications/special skillsApplicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants 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. 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 should have advanced knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams. Applicants should have proficiency in writing and drafting complex documents in written English. Any experiences with organizing international conferences, forums, and events are desirable. Any experiences with conducting research related to environmental issues are desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat. 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.