Intern - Programme Management

In person in New York or remote, full time or part time modalities would be considered.

Expected duration: 3-6 months. Desired start date: May 2026.

OFFICE BACKGROUND: This internship is with the Human Security Unit (HSU). The overall objective of the HSU is to integrate the human security approach into the work of the UN system and to strengthen the Organization's response to multiple and complex challenges. By combining the management of the UN Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTFHS) with advocacy and outreach activities, the HSU plays a pivotal role in translating the human security approach into concrete outcomes. Today, the principles of human security are mainstreamed in key global agendas. The internship is for a duration of three months and can be extended for another three months depending on the needs of the unit and upon satisfactory performance of the intern. The total duration of the entire internship period is six months at maximum. Under no circumstances will there be extension beyond six months. The internship is unpaid and can be either part-time or full-time. Interns work four to five days per week (20-35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the unit to which they are assigned. OFFICE DUTIES: The intern will assist the Human Security Unit (HSU) in providing support to programme management, undertaking outreach activities and providing substantive and logistical support as required in line with the Unit's strategic objectives and workplan. The HSU and the UN Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTFHS) work across and at the intersection of major global agendas to support the UN system in addressing complex challenges in diverse contexts through people-centred, comprehensive, context-specific and preventive strategies. Some of the areas of focus include: inequalities in treatment and persistent poverty, supporting the most vulnerable, prevention of crises, the multidimensional consequences of climate change and disasters, urban violence, and migration, among others.

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is desirable. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations.

Visa and Work Authorization Mandatory Requirements: For internships in the United States of America, persons who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or on another non-immigrant (such as F1 or J1 visa) status, will be required to obtain a G4 visa. The selected person will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and approved employment authorization (CPT/OPT/AT), allowing them to undertake the internship.

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.