How to Get an Internship With the United Nations
Internships provide valuable practical career experience that rounds out your academic preparation. Students interested in world politics, international development and international diplomacy should consider getting an internship at the United Nations. Experience is most often a deciding factor when international agencies choose between applications from similar academic backgrounds. Regardless of your career path, you can also make extremely useful contacts during your internship. Read on to learn how to get an internship with the United Nations.
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Review the eligibility checklist for internships at the United Nations Headquarters in New York at Jobs UN. Apply for these internships only if you are currently enrolled in Master's or Ph.D. programs, and you can answer yes to all eligibility questions.
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Register and create a Personal History Profile using the instructions on the UN Human Resources website for internships. The PHP is an online resume that can be updated, as necessary.
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Locate the UN "Internship Vacancy Announcement" at the Jobs UN site. Select All Vacancies, then Internships to browse vacancies at the UN Headquarters. Apply online for positions that you are qualified for by submitting a cover letter. Answer the eligibility questions to complete your application for each vacancy.
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Complete the UN internship application process before the deadline for your proposed internship session. These deadlines occur four months in advance of each scheduled session. You can choose between fall, spring and summer internship sessions.
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Arrange financing for your expenses during the internship. The UN estimates that interns need at least $5,000.00 to cover the cost of travel to and from New York, housing and normal living expenses, during the internship session.
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Explore additional internships with UN agencies. Review the internship application procedures at the United Nations Foundation website. Undergraduate and graduate students can apply for full or part-time posts, during the regular academic year and summer. Recent college graduates can also apply for these internships.
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Use the United Nations Foundation website's "Click Here To Apply" link to complete the application form for these opportunities. Upload a resume and cover letter, addressed to the "Intern Administrator". Your documents must be in PDF or Word format.
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Tips & Warnings
When you register and create a Personal History Profile, you will receive a login ID and password to access the UN Human Resources system in the future.
The UN sends registration and application confirmations by email to students that have a valid email address. If you don't have a personal email account, register for a free email address.
