Apply for the Global Compact Internships at the UN In the USA. The deadline for the application is 6th December 2020.

Organization: Department of Operational Support

Responsibilities

Depending on their level of experience and training, UN Global Compact interns will:

• Conduct research relating to the topic of corporate sustainability;
• Also, draft and edit publications, papers and other documents;
• Likewise, liaise with Global Compact stakeholders on key corporate sustainability topics;
• Similarly, support the organization of meetings and events
• Assist with outreach activities;
• Also, handle email and other inquiries;
• Perform administrative tasks as assigned

Qualifications for Global Compact Internships

The candidates must meet the given criteria

Education

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or (c) Likewise, have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation. Field of study to be preferably in political science, history, international relations, law or a related field; Be computer literate in standard software applications. Also, have a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. Likewise,  have demonstrated the 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.

Work Experience

No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Program. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, applicants must have fluency in English. Additionally, knowledge of another UN official language, such as Arabic or French, is an advantage.

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