Intern

Work Location

Vienna

Expected duration

maximum of 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The internship vacancies for up to a maximum six positions (each of maximum of six months) are located in Vienna, Austria at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)/United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR). The Scientific Committee was established in 1955 by the General Assembly in response to widespread concerns about the effects of ionizing radiation on human health and the environment. The Committee assesses global and regional levels of radiation exposure and its health and environmental effects. The secretariat, based in Vienna, is provided under arrangements by UNEP. It collects scientific data from Member States and other international organizations and engages specialists to analyze information, study relevant scientific literature who produce scientific reviews for scrutiny at the Committee’s annual sessions. Following approval by the Scientific Committee, substantive assessments are reported to the General Assembly and published by the United Nations for the wider benefit of the scientific community and the general public (see www.unscear.org). Governments and organizations throughout the world rely on the Committee’s estimates as the scientific basis for evaluating radiation risk and for establishing protective measures. The interns will be reporting to the Senior Scientific Officer under the overall management of the Secretary of the Committee at the UNSCEAR secretariat. They will engage in and work with renown scientists and learn about the United Nations and the Committee’s work. For more information on UNEP/UNSCEAR, please visit the following website: http://www.unscear.org. The positions are for three to six months starting in June 2024. The internship is UNPAID. DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background; the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period. Duties may include, but are not limited to: • Assisting in the preparation of scientific documents for the 72nd annual UNSCEAR session; • Assisting with the research, literature review and compilation of statistical data; • Assisting with the preparation of scientific presentation material; • Providing administrative and technical support to meetings of experts and the 72nd annual session (16-20 June 2025); • Providing ad hoc support with administrative tasks and gaining insight in UN procedures and administrative processes; • Assisting with the maintenance of the UNSCEAR website, library, social media, outreach activities and other online tools.

Qualifications/special skills

Education: To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: • Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, higher); or (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent). (OFFICIAL PROOF FROM THE UNIVERSITY IN SUPPORT OF ONE OF THE ABOVE OPTIONS HAS TO BE ATTACHED TO THE INSPIRA APPLICATION). The fields of study which qualify for this Job Opening are as follows: natural sciences, information or library, environmental or medical science or law, administration or management. • Be fully proficient in standard software applications; knowledge of graphics and referencing software is an asset; • Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter; • Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of other official UN languages is an advantage.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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