Intern, Council of Women World Leaders

Intern, Council of Women World Leaders

United Nations Foundation

Remote

Part-time

Overview

The United Nations Foundation links the UN’s work with others around the world, mobilizing the energy and expertise of business and non-governmental organizations to help the UN tackle issues including climate change, global health, peace and security, women's empowerment, poverty eradication, energy access, and U.S.-UN relations.

The Council of Women World Leaders is an independent, self-governing network of current and former women Prime Ministers and Presidents established in 1996 by Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, President of Iceland (1980-1996) and first woman in the world to be democratically elected president, and Laura Liswood, Secretary General. The Council of Women World Leaders is a network of 77 current and former Presidents and Prime Ministers. It is the only organization in the world dedicated to women heads of state and government. The Council of Women World Leaders Secretariat is hosted at the United Nations Foundation in Washington, D.C and is an affiliate of the UN Foundation.

Internship Expectations

Assist in public relations and social media outreach;

Manage the social media platforms;

Update and maintain the website, database, and records;

Organize virtual events including the drafting of concept notes, invitations, agendas and correspondence with members. In the fall the intern will help organize a virtual event between the Chair of the Council, Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, and the Council members.

Coordinate with United Nations Foundation as needed;

Support research on various topics relevant to the Council;

Draft written communication with over 77 current and former female Prime Ministers and Presidents regarding the Council’s events, press releases, partnerships, and initiatives;

Provide logistical support for the Secretary General.

Selection Criteria

A current college student or college graduate who is detail-oriented, highly-motivated and globally-minded;

Strong organization, communication and writing skills;

Ability to take initiative and work independently on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment;

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications;

Knowledge of social media platforms (web design development is a plus);

Interested in women's rights and leadership.

Benefits and Compensation

The United Nations Foundation offers unpaid full and part-time internships. We are happy to host interns who are able to receive academic credit or a stipend through their college or university. However, please note that it is not a requirement in order to intern with us.

*Please note that this is a Fall 2020 internship, and all Fall 2020 internships will be remote*

The United Nations Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative-action employer. The United Nations Foundation provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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