New UNU Rector - Professor Konrad Osterwalder has been appointed
the next rector of UNU. Professor Osterwalder assumed the Rectorate of
UNU at a ceremony held at UNU on Friday, August 31.
Press Release
THE MISSION OF UNU is to
contribute, through research and capacity building, to efforts to
resolve the pressing global problems that are the concern of the United
Nations, its Peoples and Member States.
UNU Charter
UNU-ONY's internship programme has been renamed, Junior Professional Fellows programme to reflect the responsibility and opportunity given to those accepted into this programme.
Fellowship opportunities are available at the United Nations University Office at the
United Nations, New York, in two periods: from August through January, and from February
through July. UNU-ONY does not offer summer fellowships.
The fellowships are unpaid.
The responsibilities of the Junior Professional
Fellows range widely,
encompassing aspects of all of UNU-ONY's work. Event organizing,
marketing and fundraising can be mentioned among these. The UNU-ONY, in its
work, mainly liaises with the UN Secretariat, the Permanent Missions,
academia and foundations.
Qualifications required:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work with a team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, etc)
Strong writing and research skills
Knowledge of at least two official UN languages desirable
(preferably French or Spanish)
Cover letter (please state the 2 teams
which are preferred, for more info see the "Announcement Flyer Spring
2008")
1 - 3 page writing sample in English
1 - 3 page writing sample in another language of your choice (preferably French
or Spanish)
Two letters of recommendation
Submit these materials, as one package, in the period listed below. Applications submitted farther in advance, or later than the deadline, may not be reviewed.
For fellowship period beginning in August - submit materials between April 1 and May 31
For fellowship period beginning in February - submit materials between October 1 and November 30
Please email the application materials as attachments to the UNU Office at: intern@ony.unu.edu (subject line: Junior Professional Fellow)
