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 ( 9.00am -5.00 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, development, peace and security...etc.)
• Liaising with diplomats, NGOs and UN Secretariat staff
• Event management ( WFUNA holds meetings throughout the year)
• Website maintenance
• Preparation of project proposals
• 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 the conference
• Designed, organized and conducted a session of the WFUNA Academy for A Better UN for UNA participants, in the context of major UN conferences
• Conducted research and produced papers on aspects of international law that are now on the WFUNA website - under the WFUNA Academy for a Better UN
• Produced strategy papers for UNAs to participate in the Global Compact – published on the WFUNA website
• 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 and application by fax to Fruzsina Molnar at: 212 963 0447 or e-mail to:
humanresources@wfuna.org.

Geneva

Send CV 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- Winter and Spring 2010:

New York:
Currently accepting internship applications for Spring 2010 for the following positions:
Website Intern
Youth and Model UN Intern

When sending your application, please indicate which position you are interested in.

Geneva: 
Currently accepting internship applications for Spring 2010.