INTERNSHIP : Governing Bodies Secretariat

OVERVIEW

Duty Station : Headquarters (Paris)

Type of contract  : Internship

Duration of contract : 1 to 6 months

Recruitment open to  : External Candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time)  : 31 December 2025

UNESCO Core Values : Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall authority of the Director of the Governing Bodies Secretariat and the direct supervision of the Deputy Secretary of the Executive Board, the intern will contribute to the work of the team including selected tasks from the following :

TASKS

REPORTS, RESEARCH & BRIEFINGS

• Assist to working meetings and contribute to the reporting and briefings relating thereto
• Provide support to the team for the elaboration of certain reports of UNESCO information meetings
• Carry out relevant research and draft analytical or summary notes on subjects relevant for GBS
• Follow international news and inform the supervisor of any important developments.

PREPARATION OF THE SESSIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD AND THE GENERAL CONFERENCE

DOCUMENTATION

LOGISTICS

OTHER TASKS

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

It is expected that the assignment will provide the intern with the opportunity to develop skills in some of the following areas, depending on the needs of the team during the time of the internship :

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

Accountability (C)Communication (C)Innovation (C)Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)Planning and organizing (C)Results focus (C)Teamwork (C)Professionalism (C)

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Age :

You must be at least 20 years old to apply.

Academic qualifications :

At the time of your application to the internship programme :

You are currently enrolled in a graduate programme (Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent, second university degree or higher).

You have recently graduated with a Master’s degree or PhD (or second degree as defined above), 12 months prior to the start of the internship.

Please note that candidates who have completed their full-time bachelor's degree but are not enrolled in a graduate programme are not eligible to apply.

Applicants in secretarial / assistant or technical / professional assignments must be enrolled in a secretarial school or in a specialized technical / professional institution, and must have reached the last year of their studies, or have recently graduated (within the last 12 months) from their school or institution.

Languages :

You should have an excellent command, both written and spoken, of English or French. A working knowledge of the other language (English or French) is an asset, and may be required for internships in secretarial and assistantship assignments at the Headquarters.

Computer skills : You must have an excellent knowledge of computer systems and office-related software.

Team player :

You should be able to work well in a team and adapt to an international working environment.

Communication skills :

You should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

UNESCO does not remunerate interns. There is no compensation, financial or otherwise for internship assignments.

Interns are entitled to 2.5 days of leave per month during their internship.