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Hanh Minh To - Tuesday, November 12, 2024

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International Organizations and UN News #24/2024 - November 12, 2024

Dear IO/UNS Community,

We hope everyone had a spectacular first week of November! Now that midterms are over and capstone decisions are out, hope everyone has caught up on some much needed rest!

In this newsletter, you will find:

International Organizations News
Podcast - What We're Listening To: Resilience: The Adaptation Podcast Episode 7: How Innovation is Tackling Climate Change
IO/UNS Student Spotlight
Spotlighted Events
Events at SIPA and Beyond
Internship Opportunities

Daniel, Laura, Angela & Himadri

IO/UNS Specialization Team

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UNEP warned in its Adaptation Gap Report 2024: Come Hell and High Water, that vulnerable communities are already bearing the brunt of climate change impacts through extreme weather and disasters. “Climate change is already devastating communities across the world, particularly the most poor and vulnerable.” said Inger Andersen, Executive Director of UNEP. “People, their livelihoods and the nature upon which they depend are in real danger from the consequences of climate change. Without action, this is a preview of what our future holds and why there simply is no excuse for the world not to get serious about adaptation, now.
UNRWA’s, the agency for Palestinian refugees, ability to provide any kind of aid or services has been severely hit. This is mainly due to Israeli authorites restricting access that prevents UNRWA from distributing supplies. The head of UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, announced in October 2024 that about 30 humanitarian trucks were entering Gaza every day – just six per cent of the amount of commercial and humanitarian supplies allowed in before the war.
President-elect Donald Trump nominated Republican Representative Elise Stefanik to be the U.S. ambassador of the UN. “I am honored to nominate Chairwoman Elise Stefanik to serve in my Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations,” Trump said. “Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter.” For reference, Stefanik was one of the most aggressive representatives questioniing President of Columbia University Minouche Shafik during the congressional hearing of the Education and the Workforce Committee in April 2024. MSNBC states that "Stefanik’s sole contribution to foreign affairs recently has been her extremely vocal defense of Israel as it continues its onslaught against Gaza."
As of today, 1.4 million people and more than 875,000 people have now been internally displaced across Lebanon. Before violence escalated in October, Lebanon was already suffering from chronic economic problems, linked to COVID-19 and a long-running political crisis. The war has made the situation far worse, with damage estimated at $12 billion across the economy including buildings and infrastructure. Nearly one in four people in Lebanon have been impacted by the conflict which escalated on 23 September.
“Let’s dispense with any idea that climate finance is charity;” runaway climate change is impacting “every single individual in the world one way or another,” said UN Climate Chief, Simon Stiell to negotiators at COP29 in Baku. The latest round of UN climate talks will run in the Azerbaijan capital of Baku, from today through next Friday, 22 November, and will cover the new annual climate financing target to replace the $100 billion pledge set in 2009, which is expiring this year and which many say is far less than what is needed to cope with fast-rising global temperatures.

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Resilence: The Global Adaptation Podcast
Episode 7: How Innovation is Tackling Climate Change

"Welcome to RESILIENCE, the podcast that brings you inspiring stories from people all over the world who are adapting to climate change in practical, creative and innovative ways. We’ve all heard the doom and gloom, but this podcast is about looking forward as we explore the best solutions and cutting-edge technologies for building resilience to climate change.

In each episode you’ll hear the world’s greatest climate experts talk about the hottest topics – how award-winning African architects are changing the future of climate-resilient buildings, the use of artificial intelligence to help farmers grow food in tough conditions, and the power of forests in protecting people against the impacts of extreme weather.

This podcast is brought to you by the UN Environment Programme’s Global Adaptation Network. Join us as we adapt to climate change one conversation at a time…

Can we innovate our way out of the climate crisis? How did the Netherlands become the world’s greatest innovators for flood control? How do we finance the best climate solutions? Nadege Trocellier from the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network sheds light on what innovation looks like in the world of climate adaptation. And leading expert Omar Saleh talks about a fascinating adaptation solution called SLAMDAM – a flexible, portable flood barrier designed to rapidly protect communities from flooding."

You can listen to this podcast here.

IO/UNS Student Spotlight

This week, we are excited to introduce Paloma Camelo (MIA, HRHP, 2025)!

Paloma is a second-year MIA student from Colombia. Her background is in Political Science and International Relations, and she also has a Master's in Peacebuilding. Most of her work experience has been in the public sector, mainly in Human Rights, Peacebuilding, and Transitional Justice.

Right now, she's interning at the UN in the Department of Political Affairs and Peacebuilding, working with the Policy, Strategy and Partnerships team. She's getting more and more interested in how peace and finance can work together, especially through partnerships across different sectors to create social impact. Looking ahead, Paloma would like to explore opportunities in the private sector where she can work more on building these cross-sector partnerships.

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Help your classmates get to know you more. If you would like to be featured in our spotlight, please fill out our questionnaire here!

Spotlighted Events

How to Get A Job at The UN
IAB 407 and online
Wednesday, 13 Nov 2024, 1-2:15 PM ET
*TOMORROW*

RSVP | EVENT INFO

Previewing the Fourth UN Conference on Financing for Development
IAB 1302 and online
Monday, 18 Nov 2024, 1-2 PM ET
*Light lunch provided*

RSVP | EVENT INFO

Responding to Key Global Challenges: The India Way
IAB 1501, The Kellogg Center
Tuesday, 19 Nov 2024, 4-5:30 PM ET

RSVP | EVENT INFO

12 November, 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM ET TODAY

Famine: Starvation as a Tool of War in Yemen, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Gaza
Allan Rosenfield Building, 722 W. 168 St., New York, NY 10032 & Online

Please join the Program on Forced Migration and Health for a special event with Alex de Waal. Professor de Waal will examine the key metrics for different food crises and famines and explore the patterns of causation. In-Person for Columbia University affiliates only. Webinar open to the public

Speaker: Alex de Waal is executive director of the World Peace Foundation and Research Professor at the Fletcher School, Tufts University. Professor de Waal will examine the key metrics for different food crises and famines and explore the patterns of causation. Professor de Waal is an authority on famine and has worked on the Horn of Africa since the 1980s as a researcher and practitioner. He was listed among Foreign Policy’s 100 most influential international intellectuals in 2008 and Atlantic’s 29 ‘brave thinkers’ in 2009 and is the winner of the Huxley Award of the Royal Anthropological Institute in 2024. De Waal’s recent books include: Mass Starvation: The history and future of famine (2018), and New Pandemics, Old Politics: 200 years of the war on disease and its alternatives (2021).

Moderator: Rachel T. Moresky, MD, MPH, Acting Director, Program on Forced Migration and Health, Director, sidHARTe – Strengthening Emergency Systems Program and Columbia University Global Emergency Medicine Fellowship, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health & Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

RSVP here

12 November, 10:00 - 11:00 am ET *TODAY*
Insight Series - Publication Talks on Assembly for Peace: a Digital Handbook on the UN General Assembly's Past Pratice on Peace and Security
Virtual

The United Nations Dag Hammarskjöld Library invites you to a virtual event on Tuesday, 12 November: Insight Series – Publication Talks on Assembly for Peace: a digital handbook on the UN General Assembly’s past practice on peace and security. Lead author Erica Gaston, Head of Conflict Prevention and Sustaining Peace Programme at United Nations University Centre for Policy Research, will present the new research publication that was launched in September 2024. Find more information and register now.

11 - 22 November
COP29 UN Climate Change Conference Baku
Baku, Azerbaijan & Virtual

The Conference of the Parties (COP) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is held annually, with the Presidency rotating between the five recognised UN regions. This year, Azerbaijan has been selected as the Presidency of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29), to be hosted in Baku this November. COP has adopted the Paris Agreement and will assess the status of the world's progress toward climate change mitigation and adaptation and adopt new measures and procedures.

Schedule and Public Webcast, see here

General UNFCCC COP info, see here

Host country website, see here

11 - 22 November
Countdown to COP 29: In Solidarity for a Green World
Baku, Azerbaijan & Virtual

The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP 29) will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, commencing on 11 November 2024. In preparation, COP 29 has launched a virtual platform that allows registered participants to join and view conference proceedings. Additionally, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan has invited Heads of State and Government to attend the World Leaders Climate Action Summit (WLCAS), on 12 and 13 November 2024. Stay updated with the latest on COP 29.

13 November, 1 - 2:15 PM ET *TOMORROW*
How to Get a Job at the UN
IAB 407 and Online

Join Professor Daniel Naujoks, Director of the IO/UNS Specialization at SIPA, for a discussion on how to get a job at the UN and for other field-related questions and answers.

13 November 2024: 1 - 2:00 PM ET *TOMORROW*
Department of State - Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Info Session
IAB 410

This employer information session offers insight on full-time, career employment opportunities within the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM). PRM is a humanitarian bureau of the State Department, which focuses on offering protection, helping those that are forcibly displaced or persecuted, etc. They focus on humanitarian policy and diplomacy, while also working with multilateral organizations to build global partnerships and promoting best practices to humanitarian responses.

14 November 2024: 4:30 - 6:00 PM ET
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime's Role in Achieving the SDGs: Youth Empowerment and Anti-Corruption
IAB 402B

Join this amazing discussion on "Youth Empowerment and Anti-Corruption: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime's Role in Achieving the SDGs." This event is hosted by SIPA's MPA in Development Practice Program, featuring Jonathan Bourguignon, a Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer and Roberta Falvo, an Anti-Corruption Associate Expert. The discussion will focus on innovative approaches in the fight against corruption and addresses how youth can play a role in the transparency and framework of the SDGs.

14 November 2024, 6:00 - 9:00 PM ET
Film Screening and Panel Discussion: Doves in Zero Gravity
Italian Academy at Columbia University (1181 Amsterdam Ave.)

Join us in the world première screening of "Doves in Zero Gravity", a documentary film about the prolonged crisis in Mali and the fate of MINUSMA, the deadliest peacekeeping mission in UN history. The film's director Christophe Gargot (From Arusha to Arusha) will be in attendance and will participate in a discussion panel led by Kent Director Jean-Marie Guéhenno which will address the future of UN peace operations in the context of a changing global order.

19 November 2024, 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET
EPD Virtual Career Series
Virtual

Featuring insights into International Development & Humanitarian Organizations and Development and Public Sector Consulting, this event will provide valuable guidance for students interested in exploring careers in these sectors.

EPD Alumni Panel Topics:

International Development and Humanitarian Organizations
Development and Public Sector Consulting

Participating Companies / Organizations:

World Bank, United Nations, USAID, KPMG, Citi
More to confirm...

The Panels will meet twice, so you can attend both during the zoom event.

1:00pm - 1:10pm: Welcome and Introductions (main zoom room)
1:10pm - 1:45pm: First Breakout Session / Panel
1:50pm - 2:25pm: Second Breakout Session / Panel
2:25pm - 2:30pm: Thank you / Farewell. (main Zoom room)

All SIPA students are welcome, and you can register directly via ZOOM. Don’t miss this opportunity to bridge your career path to success!

2 December 2024
Call for Panels: Financing for Development Dialogues: From Evidence to Action
UN HQ New York, NY

As part of the preparatory activities for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), to be held in Sevilla, Spain, from 30 June to 3 July 2025, we invite think tanks, universities, research networks and other relevant academic stakeholders to submit proposals for panels to be presented during an Academic Day on Monday 2 December 2024 at UN Headquarters in New York. The event will take place immediately before the second session of the preparatory committee for FfD4, and will bring together academic researchers, think tanks, and delegates to discuss evidence-based solutions and innovative ideas on financing for development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The academic day will include high-level discussions between researchers and policy makers alongside more technical sessions focusing on specific financing policy issues. The event will also serve as a platform to present initial findings from the report of the International Commission of Experts on Financing for Development.

More information, please go here.

Most SIPA students are not only required to participate in a specialization-related internship, UN-related internships are often critical to further develop skills and knowledge, build a hireable CV, and create or expand a meaningful professional network. Feel free to consult this document for tips and tricks for Sourcing Internships.

UN Women: Gender Parity Consultant - Knowledge-Sharing and Collaboration

Application Deadline *TODAY*: 12 November 2024
Location: New York

UN Women has been actively engaged in the work of the UN Executive Group to prevent and respond to sexual harassment (formerly known as the CEB Task Force on addressing sexual harassment). The purpose of the Executive Group is to advance a coordinated, system-wide approach to preventing and responding to sexual harassment within the United Nations System. This includes promoting an inclusive, safe, and enabling workplace environment and organizational culture, fostering a culture of zero tolerance for inaction on sexual harassment, and pursuing a victim/survivor-centered approach.

UN Women leads Workstream 1 on Knowledge-sharing and Collaboration in the Executive Group and cooperates with other workstreams. One of the objectives of this workstream is to conduct a mapping exercise to identify available tools and innovative approaches to address sexual harassment by inter-governmental and other organizations, as well as by Member States.

Support the development of approaches and/or innovative ideas, for the benefit of the UN System, including mapping what is being done by inter-governmental and other organizations and UN entities as well as OECD/DAC Member States.

The consultant will work under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Office of the Focal Point for Women in the UN System. At the beginning of the assignment, a work plan will be developed, including expected outputs and success indicators over the reporting period. Informal feedback will be provided regularly.

*Be sure to look at the duties and responsibilities*

Apply Here

UN Internship in Outreach Division

Application Deadline *TODAY*: 12 November 2024
Location: New York

This internship is in the Creative Community Outreach Initiative (CCOI) and Messenger of Peace Programme Unit at the United Nations. The Internship is in the Outreach Division of the Department of Global Communications, in the NGO Relations, Advocacy and Special Events Section, specifically with the team that manages the UN's Creative Community Outreach Initiative (CCOI) and Messenger of Peace (MOP) Programme. CCOI promotes partnerships and collaborations with the global entertainment industry, including film, television, documentaries, new media, sport and music; the MoP Programme coordinates the advocacy work of the UN Messengers of Peace on behalf of the Organization and coordinates policy on celebrity advocacy, including Goodwill Ambassadors, across the UN System globally. One internship is available. The internship is for a period of six months and the expected start date is 6 January, 2025. As the hiring of the positions are on a rolling basis, we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience. The internship is unpaid and full-time. Interns work five days a week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the office to which they are assigned. This internship is designed to be full-time and in-person in New York but can be adjusted based on the request of the successful candidate. For more information about the Creative Community Outreach Initiative, please visit: https://www.un.org/en/ccoi For more information about the Messenger of Peace programme, please visit: https://www.un.org/en/mop

Apply here.

Department of Peace Operations - Intern

Application Deadline *TOMORROW*: 13 November 2024
Location: New York

Supporting the Development and Management of a SharePoint site for the Evaluation Team, DPET, DPO
*Desired start date is 20 November 2024 or sooner*
The duration of the internship is for three (3) to six (6) months. The internship is UNPAID and may be either full-time or part-time. It should be noted that full-time internship working hours are 35 hours per week, while part-time internship working hours are 20 hours per week. The internship will be undertaken either remotely outside the duty station or in a hybrid working arrangement at the UN Premise, New York, United States. Responsibilities are primarily to assist with the development and implementation of SharePoint Project through the following activities: • Map existing systems, identify needs and gaps, and propose solutions using SharePoint features • Liaise with relevant personnel to collect and review information for SharePoint site input • Develop interactive data, auto-generate reports with Power BI, and enable data export features • Design a user-friendly, dynamic SharePoint architecture • Lead user testing and make adjustments as needed • Prepare guidance notes and document system developments • Support the launch of the SharePoint site and assist with training personnel • Monitor the SharePoint site weekly and provide timely responses to queries • Maintain and update the SharePoint site • Participate in weekly team meetings • Provide weekly progress reports on development objectives and work plan implementation • Organize meeting notes, agendas, and manage the issues list for corrective actions.

Apply Here

UN Affairs and ITC New York Office Intern

Application Deadline: 15 November 2024
Location: New York

The International Trade Centre (ITC) is a joint development assistance agency of the United Nations (UN) and the World Trade Organization (WTO). ITC is the only international agency fully dedicated to the development of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises through aid for trade. Working with partners to strengthen the competitiveness of MSME exporters, ITC helps to build vibrant, sustainable export sectors that provide entrepreneurial opportunities, particularly for women, youth and vulnerable communities. ITC’s representative office to the United Nations in New York works to: raise the visibility of trade as a driver of inclusive growth and sustainable development; deepen ITC's partnerships within and beyond the UN system; and raise the profile of ITC at the UN headquarters. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the overall supervision of the Head of the ITC Office to the United Nations in New York, the selected intern will: • Undertake research and policy analysis on trade and international development issues in ITC priority areas, especially the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. • Track intergovernmental meetings on trade and economic development issues, including entrepreneurship, green and resilient economic recovery, women’s economic empowerment, and other topics in ITC priority areas. • Support ITC engagement with Permanent Missions of Member States to the United Nations: analyzing country information, identifying development programme activities related to ITC strategic priorities. • Contribute to talking points, meeting notes, and reports relevant to ITC’s priority areas. • Provide administration and communication support (including social media). • Assist in the planning and hosting of events. • Undertake any additional duties as required. Be sure to read more about what you may gain through this internship.

Apply Here

Intern - Department of Economic and Social Affairs

Application Deadline: 16 November 2024
Location: New York

The Statistics intern positions are in the various branches within the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), based in New York. Statistics interns typically report to the Chief of a Section or to a Statistician. The DESA/SD internship is for two months with an opportunity for extension, depending on the needs of the department. For more information about the Office, please visit https://unstats.un.org/home/. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours). The unpaid internship is designed to be in person and full-time at the New York duty station. Depending on the situation of the successful candidates, the internship may also offer a Flexible Work Arrangement to be conducted fully remote, hybrid (in-person and remote), part-time, and/or temporary FWA for the purpose of G-4 visa processing.

*Be sure to read more about the responsibilities of this position*

Apply Here

Political Affairs Intern

Application Deadline: 22 November 2024
Location: New York

*Flexible (in-person preferred/hybrid)*
*Desired start date 30 December 2024 or sooner*
This internship is designed to be full-time and in-person but can be adjusted based on the needs of the successful candidate to part-time (20 hours per week) and/or remote. We seek a motivated intern to support the work of the United Nations Operations and Crisis Centre (UNOCC). The UNOCC is a multi-party entity reporting to the Under-Secretary-General (USG) for Policy in the Executive Office of the Secretary-General (EOSG) and on peacekeeping matters to the USG for Peace Operations in the Department of Peace Operations. The UNOCC supports UN senior leadership decision-making through the delivery of situational awareness, cross-pillar analytics, preventive engagement, and crisis and risk management. This position is located in the United Nations Operations and Crisis Centre (UNOCC). The incumbent reports to the Head of the UNOCC Watch Room. The UNOCC Watch Room provides rapid situational awareness and analysis of events in the field, in order to enable informed, coordinated and timely decision-making and strategic engagement on operations and crisis management at UN Headquarters (UNHQ) through 24/7 support to senior managers across the UN system. Responsibilities Under the overall supervision of the Head of UNOCC Watch Room, and in consultation with a Coordination Officer, the Intern will over the course of the assignment: • Support the Watch Room in analysis and visualization of structured and unstructured data extracted from UNOCC Data Repositories; • Support the drafting and formatting of meeting minutes, outcome notes, briefings, country profiles, visual aids and/or presentations to UN senior leadership; • Conducting open-source monitoring and research; • Support with the organization of enhanced monitoring and crisis management meetings; and • Undertake other assignments as required. Be sure to read more about this position on the website!

Apply Here

Intern - Information Systems & Communication Technology

Application Deadline: 23 November 2024
Location: New York

This internship is located with the Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT), under the Policy, Strategy, and Governance Division, Open Source Team. The internship is for 6 months with an opportunity for extension, depending on the needs of the Office. The internship is unpaid and can be part time or full time. Onsite presence is highly desirable, however, a hybrid of remote can be considered as well. Interns work four to five days per week (20-35 hours), with supervision and support of a staff member. Under the supervision of the Open Source Team Lead, the Social Media Intern's duties will include the following: • Use Trello Boards to plan, create, and curate social media content on a daily basis, maintain and update weekly editorial calendars, collect and collate multimedia information from different departments and organizations; • Monitor various sources for new content and information about what is happening in and around the UN any given week; • Edit and subtitle news videos for the Open Source Teams social media channels, using dedicated software (such as Adobe Premiere Pro); create visuals, quote cards and other materials as requested using online tools (such as Canva or Adobe Photoshop); • Attend press conferences and events at UN and other venues to gather quotes, take photos and videos which can be used in social media posts; • Take photographs and make short videos at various events at UN and other venues and beyond; • Draft posts for X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn; • Research trends and posts from partners and suggest reposts; monitor our social media accounts for followers' comments and questions; • Conduct weekly analysis of best performing posts and suggest improvements; • Draft visual monthly reports on performance of social media accounts, and fill in monthly statistics reporting in Excel; • Attend biweekly press briefings, and prepare summaries of such briefings; • Carry out other tasks as requested by the Open Source Team.

Apply Here

Intern - Public Information

Application Deadline: 23 November 2024
Location: New York

*Desired start date in December 2024*
DOS provides end-to-end operational support, advisory services, and other solutions to the operating entities across the Secretariat, including other departments, offices-away-from headquarters, field missions, and regional commissions. CDOTS provides operational training, language and communications training, training on enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, knowledge management, and leads as the main facilitator of business process management activities in the UN Secretariat. This internship is located within the Knowledge Management Team in the Capacity Development and Operational Training Service (CDOTS), Department of Operational Support (DOS) at UN Headquarters in New York. The intern will work closely with CDOTS' Communications, Outreach, and Digital Media lead, who also manages the UNTold: Behind the Scenes of UN Operations initiative. UNTold is a key feature of the UN Knowledge Gateway, an internal platform that offers guidance on administrative and operational support. This initiative takes an innovative approach to sharing best practices by using mini-documentaries and virtual global discussions to highlight operational support projects and the unsung heroes behind them. By showcasing these solutions, UNTold connects headquarters with the field, encouraging the replication of successful projects to save time and resources, while fostering collaboration between project implementers and potential replicators for more efficient service delivery.

Apply Here

Policy and Research Intern: In-depth Research and Data Analysis for Evidence-Based Policy Recommendations

Application Deadline: 4 December 2024
Location: New York

*Flexible (in-person, remote, or hybrid)*
Two positions are available for this internship opportunity. These internship positions are located in the Policy, Advocacy, Donor Relations and Outreach Section of United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI) within the Department of Peace Operations (DPO) in New York. Established in 1997, the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) works to eliminate the threat posed by mines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices by coordinating United Nations mine action, leading operational responses at the country level, and supporting the development of standards, policies and norms. As a specialized Service of the United Nations located within the Department of Peace Operations, UNMAS operates under UN legislative mandates of both the General Assembly and the Security Council. UNMAS also responds to specific requests for support from the UN Secretary-General or designated official. For more information on UNMAS please visit www.unmas.org. The two internship positions will be undertaken during two different periods: from April 2025 to October 2025 and from October 2025 to April 2026. The intern will support the Policy Team and duties may include, but are not limited to: 1. Assist in researching, drafting, and preparing documents and policies; 2. Conduct background research and provide support to concept papers on mine action policy; issues, relevant conventions, and researching States compliance with mine action relevant treaties; 3. Identify, review and monitor key documents by UN legislative bodies; 4. Assist in researching and elaborating draft strategies and policies; 5. Provide support to the planning and organization of events; 6. Assist in outreach to UNMAS programmes to gather, synthesize and analyze data/information; 7. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

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United Nations Population Fund - Global Internship Roster (Multiple Locations)

Application Deadline: 31 December 2024
Location: New York

The UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

Apply Here

Environmental Affairs Intern

Application Deadline: 30 March 2025
Location: New York

The Intergovernmental Policy and Review Branch (IPRB) in the Office of Intergovernmental Support and Coordination for Sustainable Development (OISC), Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) is accepting applications for internships. The prospective intern should have a background in international relations, economics, sustainable development, or a related and relevant social science, including web-based applications. The selected intern(s) will be responsible for one or more of the following duties in general for specific activities. The intern(s) will provide substantive support and assistance to OISC/IPRB's support to United Nations intergovernmental deliberations of the General Assembly (GA), Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) especially to sustainable development and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals.

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