Join our team

The Museum for the United Nations – UN Live is looking for two passionate and resourceful interns to support our interdisciplinary team working to drive action through culture:

-        Junior Associate for Partnerships

-        Junior Associate for Programmes

The successful candidates will be part of a team of purpose-driven professionals, with a diversity of educational backgrounds and nationalities, located in a growing number of locations around the world. The internship programme has been established with a view to enhancing students and recent graduates’ practical knowledge in the areas of public social engagement, cultural programming, and global collaboration towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

We are currently hiring for the first half of 2024, starting 1st of February and ending on 30st of June 2024 (we can accommodate a flexible start date for the right candidate).

The deadline for application is Friday, the 3rd of November 2023.

Junior Associate for Partnerships

The detailed work areas, plan and responsibilities will be defined in the first weeks of employment in collaboration with the intern. The primary areas of work for which you will gain experience are:

·        Analysis and research related to partnership and fundraising opportunities and development

·        Development of engaging partnership materials for outreach and relationship management

·        Development of programme pitches, partnership proposals and evaluation reports

·        Early development of and design contributions to UN Live's pipeline programmes, incl.  conceptualization and impact models

·        Development of programme reports and funder communication

·        Content and logistical support for partnership and programme event planning, incl. fundraising events, trips, seminar participation etc.

·        General support for partnership management and coordination, incl. fundraising database and administration

Junior Associate for Programmes

The detailed work areas, plan and responsibilities will be defined in the first weeks of employment in collaboration with the intern. The primary areas of work for which you will gain experience are:

·        Supporting the coordination and delivery of UN Live programmes

·        Supporting the development and implementation of key processes for UN Live’s programmes

·        Development of planning materials incl. project plans, timelines, checklists etc.

·        Development of programme pitch decks and presentations

·        Building relationships with, and coordinating, a diverse group of key stakeholders globally incl. facilitators and host organisations

·        Supporting the invoicing and budgetary processes

·        Providing general support to UN Live’s programming teams

In addition, you will equally support logistical planning and performing administrative tasks related to the team and team culture. For all team members, we anticipate an active contribution in both meetings, workshops, and the everyday activities of the team, including giving your inputs on UN Live’s strategic direction and development.

Profile for candidates

We are looking for two new team members who have:

·        A passion for the United Nation’s values and work including the SDGs and an interest in being part of a social impact-driven, global environment

·        Strong analytical skills and a problem-solving attitude

·        High degree of structure and attention to detail

·        Exceptional writing skills in English

·        Both an ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

·        Ability to keep track of many moving parts, whilst keeping sight of the overarching goal

·        A drive to learn quickly and be challenged with increasing levels of responsibility

·        A personality that helps build an engaging, fun, productive and inclusive environment for the organisation

For Junior Associate for Partnerships, specially:

·        Experience in partnerships work and fundraising is considered a significant advantage

·        Experience in external communications and partner outreach is considered an advantage

For Junior Associate for Programmes, specially:

·        Experience in project or programme coordination and/or management will be considered an advantage

·        Experience in external communication and relationship building across a diversity of backgrounds and cultures is desirable

For both roles, candidates who are enrolled in, or have recently graduated from, one of the following fields of study are encouraged to apply: Social Sciences, Behavioural Science, Social Entrepreneurship, Business Management, Communications, or Environmental Science. Please note that this list is not exhaustive, so if you meet the above requirements and are enrolled in or have graduated from a different faculty, you are encouraged to apply.

About the internship programme at UN Live

Working hours: The intern will be engaged on a full-time basis of 37 hours per week.

Location: Our headquarters is in Copenhagen, Denmark, but we are open to candidates globally, and are flexible to remote working.

Compensation: UN Live supports interns with a monthly compensation (does not cover full living costs and requires complementary funds form e.g., scholarships)

Language skills: Fluency in English is required (English at the level of C1 or higher in the CEFR system[1]). Additional UN language is considered an advantage.

Possibility for long-term engagement: Should there be a mutual wish on the parts of both intern and UN Live to continue working together, there is a possibility for the intern to extend affiliation with UN Live post-internship.

Learning outcomes: We will work together with the intern in the initial weeks of the programme to define specific learning outcomes the intern wishes to achieve.

Evaluation: The intern will have two main points of contact within the organisation with whom they can monitor and discuss their experience and development:

1.       A team manager who will be responsible for day-to-day management, sparring and feedback

2.      An intern mentor who will be responsible for ongoing support, including as related to personal development and building the intern’s strategic role in the organisation

Experience and evaluation conversations will happen at regular check-ins with the manager and/or mentor.

Application process

To apply, please submit your application in English as a combined PDF including:

• a cover letter stating your motivation to undertake an internship at UN Live,

• a CV, and

• academic transcripts

  
  

Letters of reference are optional. We ask you to please refrain from using a photo in your application.

The deadline for submissions is Friday, 3rd of November, 2023.

Please note that candidates will be invited for interviews on a rolling basis.

We strive to create an inclusive working environment that welcomes everyone, no matter their background. We believe that our unique differences are what makes our team stronger and encourage everyone who fulfils the qualifications outlined above to apply.

We look forward to hearing from you!