United Nations University 2021 Junior Fellows Internship Programme Office of the Rector

 Running parallel to most university semesters, Junior Fellows are selected twice per year, once in May-June for the fall term and once in September-October for the spring term. The fall term begins in mid-August and lasts until mid-December. The underlying principles of the Junior Fellows Internship Programme at the Office of the Rector are centred on creating a dynamic, challenging and rewarding experience for graduate level students and young professionals. Successful candidates will contribute to the work of the Office of the Rector, the United Nations University, and the UN system as a whole. The programme provides opportunities for the development of new skills and knowledge and is a unique and constructive setting for the practical application of capacities acquired through graduate studies. Work Assignments Participants in this programme have the opportunity to engage in a number of ongoing initiatives that provide a unique window into the working processes of the University. Junior Fellows support the work of the Office of the Rector in the following areas: research and writing for institutional development: preparation of executive briefs on priority issues; background research and drafting of topical information briefs in support of internal policy development (i.e. related to the functioning of the University); planning: supporting the development of project management tools and systems; event coordination: supporting the organization of lectures, conferences, workshops, and other public events; meeting coordination: logistical support and minute taking; editorial support: proof-reading reports and copy editing; communication: preparation and dissemination of newsletters, event summaries, and other communication documents.