UNSSC Internship Programme

Location: Turin, Italy or Bonn, Germany.
Compensation: 450 EUR.
Duration: 3-6 months.
Application Deadline: depends on the vacancy.

United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) is a UN-founded knowledge management and learning institution based in Turin, Italy. The college offers courses and other learning initiatives such as seminars and strategic exchanges to thousands of people all over the globe, focusing on Leadership and Management, Peace and Security, and Sustainable Development.

Students from around the world are eligible to apply for a limited number of internship vacancies at this institution and take advantage of up to six months-long stay. The objectives of the internship program are to complement students and recent graduates’ formal education through practice, acquaint them with the work of the UNSSC, and allow the institution to benefit from qualified students’ assistance.

Specific duties and responsibilities will depend on the details of the internship but could include administrative duties, learning and training activities, and research.

Requirements:

  • University Degree (enrolled or graduated in the past year), including Bachelor’s (only in the final year), Master’s and Ph.D. programs.
  • Fluency in the English language.
  • Knowledge of another UN working language is desirable.

To apply, find a specific internship opportunity posted on the UNSSC employment page and follow any specific instructions related to that internship.

Besides the modest stipend amounting to 450 EUR/month, UNSSC does not provide any financial assistance towards the costs of travel, visa, accommodation, vaccines, or health insurance.

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