Overview: Executive Office of the Secretary-General (EOSG)
Do you seek a highly impactful internship within the United Nations? The Executive Office of the Secretary-General (EOSG) offers a vital Programme Management Intern role. Indeed, this position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to global sustainable development efforts from New York, USA. This internship spans six months and allows for flexible work arrangements: in-person, remote, or hybrid. Therefore, we invite talented individuals from across the United States and beyond to apply.
The Internship Role: Programme Management Intern (New York, USA)
As a Programme Management Intern, you will help monitor, identify, and analyze global trends related to sustainable development. Specifically, you will focus on one or several of eight critical thematic tracks. You will also support preparing analytical reports, papers, talking points, background notes, correspondences, key messages, video remarks, interviews, and daily briefs for senior officials. Furthermore, you will assist in preparing meetings, events, summits, talks, and visits.
Remote US Programme Management intern
Key Details for this UN Programme Management Internship
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Grade: I-1
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Organization: Executive Office of the Secretary-General
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Country: USA
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City: New York
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Office: Executive Office of Secretary-General
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Work Location: In-person; Remote; or Hybrid
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Expected duration: 6 months
Specific Responsibilities of the Programme Management Intern
As a Programme Management Intern, your duties will include:
Global Trend Analysis & Reporting
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You will help monitor, identify, and analyze global trends related to sustainable development. This involves, for instance, focusing on specific thematic tracks detailed below.
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You will support preparing diverse communication materials for senior officials. These include analytical reports, papers, talking points, background notes, and daily briefs.
Thematic Focus Areas (Please specify your preferred track in your cover letter):
1. Finance for Development
You will assist with analysis and research for the Secretary-General’s Finance Strategy. Moreover, you will support workstreams related to Financing for Development (FfD), including preparations for key upcoming events and relevant multilateral processes (e.g., G20, BRICS, COP). You will also provide ad-hoc support to the Special Envoy on Financing the 2030 Agenda as needed.
2. Environment
You will support preparations and monitor outcomes of high-level summits related to environmental policies. These include, for example, COP 31 on climate change, the 2026 UN Water Conference, and the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. You will also stay abreast of institutional processes for reducing plastic pollution and other environmental goals.
3. Health
You will support the Secretary-General’s efforts to strengthen global health systems. This involves advancing pandemic preparedness, promoting universal health coverage, and advocating for mental health. You will also contribute to developing institutional capacity for health services in underserved regions.
4. Gender
You will support the Secretary-General’s office mandate. This ensures gender equality worldwide through equal labor opportunities, remuneration, and recognition. You will also protect women and girls from discrimination and violence, and increase gender empowerment opportunities.
5. Governance, Peace and Security
You will support analysis, initiatives, forums, and engagements on humanitarian, peace, and development matters. Furthermore, you will contribute to monitoring, analysis, and engagement on priority regions (e.g., Sahel, Horn of Africa, Haiti). You will also collaborate with the African Union, and address climate security and development in complex settings. You will contribute to aspects of United Nations reform.
6. Disability Inclusion and Leaving No One Behind
You will support the coordinated implementation of the United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy. This includes contributing to collecting good practices, research, analysis, monitoring, technical assistance, and outreach to external stakeholders. You will also support initiatives related to the 2030 Agenda’s commitment to Leave No One Behind.
7. SDG Data
You will contribute to implementing priority use cases under the Secretary-General’s Data Strategy. Specifically, you will assist with data financing fundraising efforts, support advocacy to fill SDG data gaps, and improve United Nations data distribution.
8. Sustainable Food Systems
You will support the team in advancing Office efforts related to sustainable food systems. Ultimately, this leads to greater food security, local livelihoods, and reduced GHG emissions in the sector. You will also support relevant projects to accelerate food systems’ transformation.
Qualifications for a UN Programme Management Intern
Education Requirements:
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Applicants must meet one of the following requirements at the time of application:
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You are currently enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent or higher, such as a Master’s or Ph.D.).
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You are currently enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent).
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Notably, professional working experience is not a requirement to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advanced coursework, or skills should, however, benefit the United Nations during your internship.
Language Skills:
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Fluency in English is required for this position.
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Although English and French are working languages of the United Nations Secretariat, English proficiency is sufficient here.
Important Application Information
Interns do not receive financial remuneration from the United Nations. Consequently, you or your sponsoring institutions assume full responsibility for costs and arrangements regarding travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the internship country may, additionally, need to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization for their stay in the USA. Therefore, successful candidates should diligently discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
Apply now: https://unjobs.org/vacancies/1753137755215
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Is this Programme Management Intern position paid? A1: No, this Programme Management Intern position is unpaid. Instead, interns or their sponsoring institutions cover all costs, including travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses.
Q2: What is the work model and duration for this UN internship? A2: This internship offers a flexible work model—in-person, remote, or hybrid—for six months. It operates from New York, USA.
Q3: What are the main thematic areas this Programme Management Intern will focus on? A3: This Programme Management Intern will focus on one or several areas like finance, environment, health, gender, governance, disability inclusion, SDG data, or food systems.
Q4: Do I need prior professional work experience to apply? A4: No, professional work experience is not a requirement for this UN Intern program. However, relevant training or education is essential.
Q5: What are the academic requirements for this internship? A5: You must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate degree, or be in the final academic year of a first university degree program (Bachelor’