The Ombuds Blog: Internship: United Nations, New York

February 25, 2019

Internship: United Nations, New York

The Office of the UN Ombudsman and Mediation Services is accepting applications for an unpaid internship in its New York headquarters. The temporary position is full-time and will last at least three to six months. There are now two open searches for interns at UNOMS in New York, the nation's second most expensive city. Duties will depend on the intern's experience and needs of the program, but may include: outreach and advocacy; support preparing data and reports; and conducting research.

Applicants must be an enrolled student (or within a year after graduation) and be computer literate in standard software applications. Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French or another official UN language is desirable. The posting period for the internship ends March 30, 2019. (UN Jobs.)

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Anonymous2/26/2019 11:24 AM
...Oh, and be prepared to wait 6-12 months to hear anything from the UN also.
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