• 업무내용 : Interns support UNOSD staff and consultants for one or several of the following tasks, according to
their academic qualifications, experience, and interests:
- Documentary research, data recording and editing, policy analysis, and synthesis; - Develop and maintain platforms of dissemination of UNOSD data, news, and research through social
media and UNOSD Websites; - Drafting and/or translation of communication material of event and research reports; - Assisting with the logistics of organizing events such as conferences and workshops; - Clerical work related to the above
• 고용형태 : 인턴
▶지원자격
• 직무관련 : 1. The Organization
The newly created United Nations Office for Sustainable Development (UNOSD) contributes to the
building, exchanging and facilitating the use of knowledge in support of a faster and broader
transition towards sustainable societies. UNOSD specializes in mapping, assessing and improving the
exchange of knowledge resources, providing guidelines to the UN Member States and the broader
policy communities on sharing and applying such resources. The Office also undertakes research and
capacity development in key areas of sustainability transition.
- Knowledge exchange and facilitating: Through its portal, UNOSD eases access to the vast and
sometimes overwhelming knowledge on sustainable development. It also facilitates connections
between researchers and practitioners, notably for national and local policymaking and programming;
- Research and policy analysis: Assessing gaps in, and promoting solutions for the implementation of
critical sustainable development issues;
- Capacity development: The first two components provide training material and events, as well as
implementation toolkit and support for strengthening the capacity of developing countries in
advancing SDGs;
- Partnerships: Nurturing cooperation towards efficient and effective recognition and sharing of
resources, including expertise, capital, and knowledge from all stakeholders.
UNOSD is managed by the Division for Sustainable Development (DSD) of the United Nations
Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), with the support of the Republic of Korea
Ministry of Environment, Yonsei University and the City of Incheon. Its offices are located in Songdo,
Incheon, Republic of Korea.
2. Eligibility for Internship
Internships with UNOSD offer outstanding students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to the
work of the United Nations while making a significant contribution to UNOSD activities and mandate.
To qualify for the Internship Programme of UNOSD, the following conditions must be met:
- Applicants be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or
higher) at the time of application and during the period of internship; or
- Applicants be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum
Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
- Applicants have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must
commence the internship within one year period of graduation.
Besides, the following competencies will be sought by UNOSD when selecting internship candidates:
- Experience: No prior professional experience is required, although any experience of relevance to
the work of UNOSD will be an advantage;
- Working skills: Be result-oriented, with the ability to meet deadlines, and to work both autonomously
and in a team. This includes good interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and
respectfully with colleagues from different national and cultural backgrounds to achieve
organizational goals;
- Interests: The applicant should, however, demonstrate a keen interest in the work of UNOSD and a
personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter;
- Communication: Good communication skills, including the ability to draft documents in a clear and
concise manner;
- Languages: Good oral and written command of English is essential. Knowledge of any other of the
UN official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish or Russian), or Korean, would be a significant