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APPLICATION DEADLINES
Summer Semester - 15 March
Fall Semester - 15 July
Spring Semester - 15 October
INTERNSHIPS AT UNIC WASHINGTON:
Established
in 1946, the UN Information Centre is responsible for US/UN
issues and serves as a liaison to Congress, the US Government
and foundations in
Washington
as well as to the media, academic institutions and public
across the
United States. The Centre
includes a small reference library that houses official UN
documents as well as other materials published by the United
Nations. The
office also supports high level visitors from Headquarters and
field offices around the world
UNIC’s
internship program presents an enormous opportunity for
college students and post-graduates seeking challenging
intern-work experience in international relations. The Centre
accepts interns three times a year (Fall, Winter/Spring and Summer)
with deadlines posted on the website on a unpaid basis for a
period of three months or more.
Requirements:
Intern selection is highly competitive.
We receive over one hundred applications each semester
for 5 positions. Preference will be given to students in their
senior year of college or graduate school, with major area of
study in international relations, political science,
communications or related field.
Students should demonstrate excellent language,
research and writing skills.
Past experience in a professional office environment is
an asset. Knowledge of Microsoft office is required.
Preference is given to students who can work full time
with a minimum of 3 days per week required
Strong
candidates will have demonstrated knowledge of the United
Nations system, the U.S. Government,
Washington
think tanks and media. They
will also have previous international experience and strong
interest in the UN and its focus areas.
He/She will have a professional demeanor and the
ability to work in busy office with changing priorities and
minimal supervision. Above
all the strongest candidates will have a can-do attitude and a
sense of humor about themselves.
Duties
and Responsibilities:
UNIC interns have a broad range of responsibilities that
include everything from representing the office at
Washington
events to fielding public inquiries.
As part of the program, interns attend Capitol Hill
hearings and NGO/think tank briefings on a variety of
international subjects and report back to the office and UN
Headquarters on what was said.
UNIC works with each intern to enable him/her to attend
meetings on topics of particular interest.
Another facet of the internship program involves
monitoring international and regional news and keeping UNIC
abreast of important UN-related developments. In addition to
these primary responsibilities, interns are responsible for
assisting with UN events, outreach and public inquiries.
They are also given the opportunity to help write
UNIC’s weekly newsletter and assist with visits of UN
officials and conduct research for UN staff and projects.
Likewise, interns are expected to assist with some
administrative duties and contribute to the day-to-day
functioning of the office.
To
apply, please send a cover letter and resume along
with dates of availability, three references (reference
letters under separate
cover preferred) and a writing
sample to the address below.
The writing sample should be 2-4 pages and demonstrate
an ability to put complex ideas into clear concise language.
to:
Intern
Coordinator, United Nations Information Centre, 1775 K Street,
N.W., Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20006 Email:
internship@unicwash.org
(please
put "UNIC internship" in the subject line)
Fax:(202)
331-9191 No calls please
PLEASE NOTE:. Because of
the large volume of applications, only those being considered
will be contacted
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