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Pay and conditions
Salary
Unpaid
Hardship
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Job Description
Supports the Global Dialogue for Social Development Branch in DESA on research and policy work for inclusive social development. The intern will analyse social-development trends, draft policy briefs and background papers, help service expert meetings and intergovernmental processes, and coordinate consultations with agencies and partners advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.
Key Details
Position Details
Experience level
Student
Minimum experience
No prior experience required
Employment type
Internship
Minimum education
Bachelor's degree
Contract duration
6 months
Language Requirements
Required
English
Summary of Responsibilities
- Research inclusive social-development issues
- Draft policy briefs and analytical documents
- Support expert and intergovernmental meetings
- Prepare meeting reports and summaries
- Coordinate workshops and consultations
Role Requirements
- Enrolled in or completed a graduate programme, or final year of a first university degree programme
- Fluency in spoken and written English
Desired Criteria
- Knowledge of an additional official UN language
Skills
Additional Information
- Interns are not financially remunerated
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from DESA Careers, on 18 Aug 2026.