The Department of Operational Support (DOS) at United Nations calls applications for Architect Internship in New York, United States of America. The internship in the Planning, Design and Construction Section (PDCS) of the Facilities and Commercial Activities Service (FCAS) of the Department of Operational Support is for three to six (3-6) months, depending on the Section’s needs.

The Architect Internship at United Nations in New York is unpaid and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday-Friday) under the supervision of the Chief of PDCS and/ or a staff member in the Section to which the intern is assigned.

Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background and needs of assignments within the Section, the interns assigned within the work team, as well as the internship period. Under the general supervision of the Chief, Planning, Design and Construction Section (PDCS) and within delegated authority, the PDCS intern will assist with some of the following duties:

• Assists in reviewing existing floor plans and gift list; measure and survey floors and record changes,
• Assist in updating database changes to records in Excel/AutoCAD and/ or paper records,
• Assist in updating Gift database changes for locations and info with Excel in binders or electronic folders,
• Create a list and organize gifts by floor plans, research files and store in electronic folders.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Academic Qualifications

To qualify for an internship by the United Nations Headquarters Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
• Have graduated with a university degree.

Application

Applicants must complete an online application with Cover Note and Personal History Profile. The Cover Note must include:

• Title of degree you are currently pursuing
• Graduation date from your current program
• List of IT skills and programmes you are proficient in
• List your top three areas of interest/department preferences
• Explain why you are the best candidate
• Explain your interest in the UN Internship Programme in your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences (if any), skills, and three references. Due to a high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted.

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