It is expected that the assignment will provide the intern with the opportunity to develop skills in some of the following areas, depending on the needs of the team during the time of the internship:
- Learn about UNESCO’s structure and mandate.
- Understand the Oversight functions of an international organization.
- Opportunity to experience first-hand the day-to-day working environment of the Organization and work directly with inspiring career professionals.
- Acquiring and strengthening skills in research, writing and communication.
- Developing knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methods while carrying out research.
- Developing soft skills such as stakeholder management, problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills and work ethics.
- Understand the policy development process.
- Learn to work in a multicultural environment and adapt to different working cultures of Member States.
The intern will also gain an understanding of the overall work of UNESCO and be given an opportunity to develop soft skills of the UNESCO Competency Framework, in particular teamwork, flexibility, communication and client-focus.
Academic qualifications:
At the time of your application to the internship programme:
You are currently enrolled in a graduate programme (Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent, second university degree or higher).
You have recently graduated with a Master’s degree or PhD (or second degree as defined above), 12 months prior to the start of the internship.
Please note that candidates who have completed their full-time bachelor’s degree but are not enrolled in a graduate programme are not eligible to apply.
Applicants in secretarial/assistant or technical/professional assignments must be enrolled in a secretarial school or in a specialized technical/professional institution, and must have reached the last year of their studies, or have recently graduated (within the last 12 months) from their school or institution.
Languages:
You should have an excellent command, both written and spoken, of English or French. A working knowledge of the other language (English or French) is an asset, and may be required for internships in secretarial and assistantship assignments at the Headquarters.
Computer skills: You must have an excellent knowledge of computer systems and office-related software.
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 30 June 2023
Application process