Intern

Work LocationUNHQ Expected duration2-6 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis internship is located in Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD), Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). The Division seeks to strengthen international cooperation for social development, particularly in the areas of poverty eradication, productive employment and decent work, as well as the social inclusion of older persons, youth, family, persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and persons marginalized from society and development. The intern will work under the supervision of and report to the Chief, Ms. Amal Abou Rafeh of the Programme on Ageing Section (PAS), in the Social Inclusion and Participation Branch (SIPB). The intern will contribute to research and the organization of meetings and events on the topic of ageing, the human rights of older persons, care and support, elder abuse, intergenerational solidarity as well as other topics relating to preparations for the Fifth Appraisal of the Madrid International Plan of Action (MIPAA) and contribute to the management of the old Open -Ended Working Group (OEWG) website including transfer of content , migrating databases, updating and ensuring the completion of the migration. Tasks may include, but are not limited to: • Assisting with preparations for the Fifth Appraisal of MIPAA including research, analysis and contributing to the drafting of the report. • Organizing and manage website files for the old Open-Ended Working Group webpage and contribute to transferring of files, migrating databases and uploading approved documents to new website. • Supporting the transfer of content from the former Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing website to the new Drupal-based website, including reviewing all files, updating links, and ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness of migrated content. • Check content, organize web pages, work with colleagues, and help keep the website accessible and up to date. • Assisting with preparation of materials to be posted on the website and social media platforms. 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 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 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 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.