Are you a dynamic problem-solver passionate about empowering young people worldwide? The United Nations Youth Office is launching a search for a talented and motivated Operations Intern to join its team in New York. This is your unique chance to move from theory to practice, gain hands-on experience at the heart of global youth advocacy, and play a vital role in enabling our mission to shape a better future for the next generation. This isn’t just another internship it’s a launchpad for a career in international operations and public service. Â APPLY NOWÂ and take the first step toward an unforgettable journey with the United Nations. Your future starts here!
Background (United Nations Youth Office)
The United Nations Youth Office is the UN’s bold answer to a critical question: how do we not just listen to the largest generation of young people in history, but truly partner with them? Established to place youth at the heart of global decision-making, this dynamic office moves beyond rhetoric to action.
As the system-wide champion for youth, its core mission is to amplify youth voices and mainstream their priorities from climate justice and digital equality to education and employment across all UN agendas. It is the driving force behind the UN’s Youth 2030 strategy, transforming ambitious policy into real-world impact.
This isn’t a passive observatory; it’s an active catalyst for change. The Office empowers young people as essential partners in building a more peaceful, sustainable, and equitable future, ensuring they have a definitive seat at the table where their future is decided.
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INTERN – OPERATIONS, I
Job Opening ID: 262892
Job Network: Social Affairs
Job Family: Social Affairs
Category and Level: Internship, I-1
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Department/Office: United Nations Youth Office
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2025
Deadline: Aug 28, 2025
Work Location
New York
Expected Duration
6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The intern will work full-time, five days per week (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), at the United Nations Headquarters in New York under the direct supervision of a designated staff member. Daily tasks will be tailored to the intern’s academic background, skills, and the ongoing priorities of the office. Key responsibilities include:
- Event Coordination: Supporting the planning and execution of high-profile events, conferences, and workshops, including logistical arrangements, participant coordination, and post-event reporting.
- Travel Management: Facilitating travel procedures for meeting participants, processing travel expense reports, and ensuring compliance with UN financial regulations.
- Data Management: Creating, updating, and maintaining detailed spreadsheets to track travel-related activities and operational workflows.
- Communication Support: Drafting and disseminating internal communications, including emails and announcements related to travel, events, and administrative processes.
- Vendor Coordination: Reviewing vendor forms to ensure accurate banking information is uploaded into the UN’s financial systems.
- Research and Analysis: Conducting targeted research on youth-focused programs, operational best practices, and emerging global trends to support data-driven decision-making.
- Knowledge Management: Contributing to the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information to enhance the office’s strategic initiatives.
- Additional Tasks: Undertaking other duties as assigned to support the operational efficiency of the UN Youth Office.
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Qualifications/Special Skills
Academic Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Either be currently pursuing the final year of an undergraduate program (baccalaureate or equivalent credential) or have recently graduated from one.
- Be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
Experience and Skills
- While no prior professional work experience is required, candidates should demonstrate a strong academic or extracurricular background in fields related to youth engagement, social affairs, international development, public administration, or operations management.
- Candidates must possess demonstrated competency in common office productivity suites, with advanced skills in Microsoft Word for document creation and PowerPoint for presentations being a fundamental requirement.
- Knowledge of youth-focused initiatives or prior involvement in youth-led organizations will be considered a distinct advantage.
- Strong organizational, coordination, and administrative skills are preferred.
Languages
- Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
- While not mandatory, familiarity with a second official UN language such as Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish is considered a significant asset.
Intern Specific Text
This internship is unpaid. Interns are responsible for all costs associated with travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses. Those who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States must obtain the appropriate visa and work authorization prior to commencing the internship. Successful candidates are advised to clarify visa requirements promptly upon acceptance of the offer.
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