Work Location

In-person

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

This internship assignment is in the Recruitment Services Unit (RSU),Human Resources Management Section (HRMS) in the Administration and Conference Management Division (ACMD), United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Unit of the Recruitment Services Unit, the intern will be responsible for supporting the following activities: 1. Inclusive Outreach and Engagement: – Support the identification of networks, platforms, and organizations representing persons with disabilities and other underrepresented groups for outreach collaboration. – Draft inclusive and accessible outreach messages to promote ECA job openings and internships. – Help maintain and update the outreach contact list and activity tracker. 2. Research and Knowledge Development: – Conduct desk research on inclusive recruitment and internship practices across the UN and/or similar organizations. – Contribute to the development of knowledge products (e.g. fact sheets, case studies) on outreach and diversity. 3. Support to Inclusive Workplace Readiness: – Assist in compiling recommendations for accessible work environments and tools (e.g. assistive technologies, reasonable accommodation). – Support activities that promote awareness of disability inclusion within ECA. 4. Event and Campaign Support: – Contribute to planning and organizing outreach events, webinars, or awareness campaigns related to inclusion and diversity.

Qualifications/special skills

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 degree or equivalent).

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English is required for this internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.

Additional Information

The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Female candidates and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. In line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, applicants requiring reasonable accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process may contact the internship coordinator for assistance.

Intern Specific text

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.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.