Intern – Programme Support
United Nations
- Location:
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Grade:
- I-1
- Category:
- General Staff
Posted Aug 26, 2026Apply by Sep 19, 2026 (5d left)
See your match score & applyThe intern will support the UNRSF Secretariat with the Call for Proposals process, data visualization, events, social media activities, results-based management, and project monitoring under supervision. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Responsibilities
- Support the Call for Proposals process and related activities, including screening of proposals, proposal submission databases, compiling information for the Call for Proposals report, and other relevant tasks.
- Support data visualization efforts to facilitate impact attribution.
- Support the events, campaigns, projects and activities planned of the UNRSF.
- Support the relevant activities of the UNRSF on social media.
- Support results based management efforts and project monitoring.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Requirements
- Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent).
- Be computer literate in standard software applications.
- Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
- No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme.
- Demonstrated ability to gather, analyse and synthesize information from various sources.
- Basic understanding of project and document management principles and event facilitation.
- Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and willingness to take on new challenges.
- Strong attention to detail and an ability to propose effective solutions.
- Full proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.
- Strong oral and written communication ability in English.
- Fluency in French, Spanish considered an asset.
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Information Synthesis
- Project Management
- Document Management
- Event Facilitation
- Result-Based Management
- Project Monitoring
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- Data Visualization
- Social Media Activities
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
Languages
English, French, Spanish