UN United Nations Secretariat Internship 2026: Apply by October 31

Overview

The United Nations Secretariat offers a six-month Knowledge Management, Automation and Digital Publishing Internship within the Department for General Assembly and Conference Management. Based in New York, the position gives interns exposure to projects supporting the Journal of the United Nations, which is the official record of meetings and activities at UN Headquarters. Work arrangements can be in-person, remote, or hybrid depending on the official vacancy terms.

Selected participants contribute to digital publishing, knowledge management, process improvement, automation, training, and reporting tasks. The role aims to provide practical experience in how digital systems and knowledge-management practices support organizational efficiency in an international setting.

Who can apply

Applicants must either be enrolled in or have completed a graduate degree program such as a master’s degree, or be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree program equivalent to at least a bachelor’s degree. Professional work experience is not required. Candidates must have fluent written and spoken English, while knowledge of an additional official United Nations language is considered an advantage.

Desirable technical skills include familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications, SharePoint, Microsoft Copilot, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, automation and scripting tools, graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro, and experience preparing process documentation and presentations.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted through the official United Nations recruitment system, Inspira. Candidates need to complete their online applications by providing details on their academic background, relevant experience, technical skills, and project examples.

Key dates

The application deadline is October 31, 2026, and the advertised start date is December 1, 2026.