WFUNA welcomes interns from all over the world to work in both its Geneva and New York Offices. Internships generally range from about 3 to 6 months in length and cover a wide range of topics.

WFUNA’s commitment to Interns:
We commit to providing a supportive and creative working environment in which interns may develop their skills and explore new opportunities, taking full advantage of being with a global non-governmental organization at United Nations Headquarters. We seek to match your interests and expectations with our mission and work program. A full page reference will be provided upon the completion of an internship.

An intern’s commitment to WFUNA:
WFUNA expects interns to conduct themselves in a professional manner, fitting in with the office working hours ( 9.30am -5.30 pm), accepting responsibility for the timely and efficient completion of their tasks and respecting the fact that they have access to privileged information.

Where do interns come from?
WFUNA welcomes people from all over the world to become interns. Over the last few years, interns have come from the following countries:
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Cote d’ Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Latvia, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Pakistan, Poland, Philippines, Russia, Spain, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan, Venezuela.

What do interns do?

Specific internship positions are advertised based on our need for a focus on certain  projects or issue areas (see bottom of page for current vacancies). In general, the work of interns is an integral part of ongoing WFUNA activities, such as:

• Communicating with United Nations Associations (of which there are over 100 all around the world)
• Developing and implementing projects on specific issue areas (i.e. climate change, human rights, sustainable development, peace and security...etc.)
• Preparation of project proposals
• Fundraising, specifically researching government and foundation prospects and writing/ adapting grant proposals and Letters of Inquiry
• Liaising with diplomats, NGOs and UN Secretariat staff
• Event management ( WFUNA holds meetings throughout the year)
• Website maintenance
• Working on the monthly newsletter – UN Connections
• Administrative activities

As well, interns may develop their own projects in close consultation with the WFUNA staff, for example Interns have:

• Participated in UN Preparatory Committees for major conferences, produced position papers and represented WFUNA at conferences
• Given speeches and presentations at conferences and events
• Conducted research and produced papers
• Created new online networks, particularly relating to youth and Model UN

What are the conditions?

WFUNA is not in a position to provide a stipend to interns. Many interns have raised funds from their local community to subsidize their travel and living expenses. WFUNA may, on request, provide a confirmation letter of acceptance.

How to apply?

Preference will be given to applicants from member United Nations Associations.

Fill out the Intern Application Form.

New York

Send CV (resume), the names and contact information of three references, and application by fax to Fruzsina Molnar Straus at: 212 963 0447 or e-mail to:
humanresources@wfuna.org.

Geneva

Send CV (resume), the names and contact information of three references, and application by fax to Irene Martinetti at:
41 22 917 0185 or e-mail to:
internshipsgeneva@wfuna.org

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

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Present Vacancies- Spring, Summer and Fall 2010:

New York:
We are currently accepting internship applications for Spring, Summer and Fall 2010 for the following positions:
Website Intern (to start ASAP, apply ASAP!)
Fundraising Intern (to start ASAP, apply ASAP!)
R2P Intern (to start ASAP, apply ASAP!)
Youth Intern (to start ASAP, apply ASAP!)

When sending your application, please indicate which position you are interested in. Do not send general applications. Do not send an application if you cannot committ to at least 5 months. We do not accept Summer interns with a duration of less than 5 months.

Geneva: 
We are currently accepting internship applications for Summer/Fall 2010 for the following positions:
Human Rights Intern (to start 01 September 2010, apply by 01 July 2010)
Administrative & Human Resources Intern (to start 01 September 2010, apply by 01 July 2010)
Fundraising (German) Intern (to start 01 May 2010, apply ASAP!)
Fundraising (French) Intern (to start 01 May 2010, apply ASAP!)