Overview:

The United Nations University Office at the United Nations, New York (UNU-ONY) recruits Junior Professional Fellows (JPFs) for two sessions each year running from August to January, and February to July. The internship title, “Junior Professional Fellows” reflects the high level of responsibility and opportunity given to those accepted into this program.

Please note that UNU-ONY Junior Professional Fellows positions require full-time commitments due to the high level of responsibilities given to our interns. These are unpaid positions. On the job training and support is provided throughout the internship. 

 Recently, two new focus areas have been added during the Junior Professional Fellows session that ran from August 2008 to January 2009: Policy Research and Latin America. This provides the Junior Professional Fellows with a unique opportunity to further expand the work that has recently been initiated, and to concretize the activities in these two important areas.

 As a UN agency, the aim of the UNU is to function as a think tank of and for the UN, and to bridge the gap between policy makers and academia. The UNU Office in New York’s areas of responsibility include Events, Marketing, and Partnership-Fundraising.

• Dissemination/communication
• Political and diplomatic linking
• Academic interplay
• Research and Policy
• Institutional Development

Additional Responsibilities:

Qualifications required for Junior Professional Fellows:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced level of English (spoken and written)
• Ability to work with a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong writing and research skills
• Knowledge of at least two official UN languages desirable (preferably French or Spanish)
• Master’s degree within relevant subjects preferred