NGO Liaison Intern | UNOG
Apply and work as NGO Liaison Intern at United Nations Office at Geneva
“UNOG” stands for United Nations Office at Geneva, is serving as a hub for diplomatic activities and international cooperation in Geneva, Switzerland. UNOG is a part of the United Nations agencies that plays a crucial role in promoting dialogue / negotiation / and collaboration among member states.
UNOG hosts a wide range of conferences / meetings / and events / addressing global issues such as human rights / disarmament / and sustainable development. This global office serves as a key platform for multilateral diplomacy / fostering international efforts to address complex challenges and advance the goals of the United Nations.
What are the advantages come with being employed at UNOG :
- Engaging in meaningful work has the power to positively impact deserving individuals.
- Empowering Youth by providing them with the necessary tools and skills for advancing in their careers
- Promoting diversity in gender and culture to support the strength of the team.
Job Details:
- Job Title: NGO Liaison Intern
- Unit: UNOG
- Job Place: Geneva
- Deadline: 13 , January, 2024
Education & Qualifications Requirements:
Qualifications/ Education:
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
(a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
(b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent). Interested candidates must be pursuing or pursued their degree in areas related to this Job Opening.
Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme.
Special skills
- Be computer literate in standard software applications including MS Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point);
- Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and,
- A demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Work Experiences:
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.
Languages:
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations.
- For this position, Fluency in English and in French (both oral and written) is required.
- Good knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.
Key Responsibilities Career:
- Undertake research and draft / update NGOs profiles and other background in preparation for meetings with NGOs in Geneva.
- Contribute to the organization of NGO meetings held in Palais des Nations supported by the Unit and liaise with relevant United Nations colleagues.
- Follow NGO participation at the UN meetings in Geneva, in particular, the sessions of the Human Rights Council and its mechanisms. Take note during side-events.
- Participate in meetings which are of strategic interest for the NGO Liaison Unit and attend public meetings with NGO participation and prepare summaries.
- Support the Unit in preparing communication tools such as the monthly newsletter to NGOs. Draft guidelines and materials to facilitate the engagement of civil society actors with the UN including flyers and updates for the UNOG website.
- Research themes which are of interest to the Office of the Director-General ans support the preparation of talking points and speeches for the Director-General or the Chief of the Unit
- Draft correspondence for the Director-General’s signature.
- Prepare the annual report articles and other communication materials.
- Help the Unit while performing a combination of administrative and substantive tasks and carries out any other ad hoc tasks, as may be required by the Chief of Section and /or Unit.
“The deadline for opportunity is 13, January, 2024”
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