Intern, Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD)

• Assist with preparations for the Fifth Appraisal of the Madrid International Plan of Action (MIPAA) including research, analysis and contributing to the drafting of the report.
• Organize and manage website files for the old Open-Ended Working Group webpage and contribute to transferring files, migrating databases and uploading approved documents to new website.
• Support the transfer of content from the former Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing website to the new Drupal-based website, including reviewing files, updating links, and ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with preparation of materials to be posted on the website and social media platforms.

This role contributes to strengthening international cooperation for social development, particularly in areas of poverty eradication, productive employment, and social inclusion of marginalized groups including older persons, youth, persons with disabilities, and indigenous peoples.

• Currently enrolled in or completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or higher), OR enrolled in or completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree).
• Field of study closely related to the type of internship (social development, human rights, or related fields).
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
• Knowledge of an additional official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is an advantage.

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.