Junior Professional Fellows Program UNU Office at the United Nations, New York

The United Nations University Office at the United Nations, New York (UNU-ONY) recruits Junior Professional Fellows (JPFs) for two sessions each year running from August to January, and February to July. The internship title, "Junior Professional Fellows" reflects the high level of responsibility and opportunity given to those accepted into this program.

For more information, please visit www.ony.unu.edu/internships

Please circulate this announcement to students, colleagues and friends who may be interested in participating or in disseminating this great opportunity for young professionals.
Qualifications required:
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Advanced level of English required (spoken and written)
* Ability to work in a team * Proficiency in Microsoft Office
* Strong writing and research skills
* Knowledge of at least two official UN languages desirable (preferably French or Spanish)
* Master’s degree within relevant subjects preferred

How to apply: Step 1:
Complete the application form that can be found at www.ony.unu.edu/internships/

Step 2: Collect the following application materials
* Resume/CV
* Cover letter
* 1-3 page writing sample in English
* 1-3 page writing sample in another language, preferably in French, Spanish or other UN official languages
* Two letters of recommendation, preferably to be sent directly to UNU-ONY by e-mail at intern@unu.edu (CC: unuony@unu.edu).
[subject line: "Reference letter - candidate's first and last name"]
* Scanned version of the complete form (signed and stamped) from your nominating institution. This form is applicable to candidates seeking internship as part of their current studies. This form can be downloaded at www.ony.unu.edu/internships/

Step 3:
Submit all application materials (except the reference letters, which are to be sent separately) in a single email to intern@unu.edu (CC: unuony@unu.edu). [subject line: Application - Junior Professional Fellow]

The deadlines for handing in application materials are May 31st for session from August to January, and November 30th for session from February to July.

For more information on how to apply please visit http://ony.unu.edu/internships/

In the context of the partnership between UNU-ONY and the UN Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM), UNU-ONY will be in the position to recommend, based on their performance during the six-month internship, some of its Junior Professional Fellows to OHRM for UN professional posts. Indeed, given the similarity in requirements, the best participants in the UNU Junior Professional Fellows Program would constitute potential good candidates for professional posts in the United Nations.
Information on applying for entry-level UN professional posts can be found at http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/examin/exam.htm.