Internship at United Nations University in Germany: Programme Support

The United Nations University is offering Programme Support internship in Dresden, Germany.

Duration:

The successful candidate shall be based at UNU-FLORES in Dresden, Germany on a full-time basis (40h per week) for a period of 3-6 months. Part-time applications will be considered under exceptional conditions.

Under the overall authority of the Director of UNU-FLORES and under the direct supervision of Executive Assistants, the intern shall carry out the following activities:

• update and improve the UNU-FLORES contact database
• prepare meeting minutes, reports, manuals, and other documents
• support with meeting preparations
• assist with the front desk responsibilities
• support the IT unit where applicable
• support with the Director’s travel
• assist with end of year activities
• provide logistical support to events held at UNU-FLORES
• provide additional administrative support to the Office of the Director
• perform other duties as assigned by the Director or the supervisor
• Interns are also welcome to take part in seminars, brunches, workshops, conferences, and other events organised by UNU-FLORES while completing the internship.

Required qualifications and experience include:

• the candidate must be currently pursuing, or has recently graduated from postgraduate studies, or is in the final year of a bachelor’s degree in the field of law, educations, language, cultural studies, politics, or other social science subjects
• proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• proficiency in oral and written English is required; proficiency in German would be highly desirable, knowledge of other official UN languages would be an asset

Competencies include:

• results-oriented
• quality orientation
• creativity
• teamwork
• ability to work within agreed timelines 

Important Information:

1. Please note that interns are not financially remunerated. Selected candidates have the responsibility of arranging their own travel, accommodation and cost of living.
2. UNU-FLORES accepts no responsibility for the medical and life insurance of the intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship. Interns will be requested to show proof of insurance when commencing the internship.
3. The purpose of the internship is not to lead to further employment with UNU-FLORES but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.
4. UNU is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities to apply and become part of the organisation.
5. UNU has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNU, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.

About The United Nations University:

The United Nations University (UNU) is the academic and research arm of the United Nations. Headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, with diplomatic status as a U.N. institution, its mission is to help resolve global issues related to human development and welfare through collaborative research and education.

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