The United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT) is recruiting interns for its Business Relationship Management Section in New York, for 3 months with a possible extension to 6 months. Applications close on 23 March 2027, and no work experience is required. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full opening and listed every track, requirement and condition below.
Job Opening 272640: Key Facts
📌 Position: Intern (Business Relationship Management)
🆔 Job Opening ID: 272640
🏛️ Department/Office: Office of Information and Communications Technology
🧩 Section: Business Relationship Management Section (BRMS)
📍 Duty station: New York, United States of America
🏷️ Category and level: Affiliate Personnel, Internships, I-1
🪪 Recruitment type: Candidate Pool - Intern
🌐 Nationality: the opening sets no nationality restriction
How OICT Is Leading the UN's Digital Transformation
The Office of Information and Communications Technology is leading the digital transformation of the Organization to enable a better, safer, more sustainable future through secure, reliable and innovative technology solutions. This internship sits within OICT's Business Relationship Management Section, which offers internship opportunities in three areas.
Duration, Schedule and Recruitment Cycles
⏱️ The standard duration is three months
🔁 It can be extended up to six months, depending on the needs of the Office
⭐ Preference goes to candidates available for the full six-month term
🕒 The internship may be part-time or full-time, with full-time meaning five days per week at 35 hours
🏅 Preference goes to candidates available on a full-time schedule
👥 You work under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office you are assigned to
🌸 Recruitment cycle one: January to June (Spring to Summer)
☀️ Recruitment cycle two: June to December (Summer to Fall)
If you are weighing up different programme types, see our guide to the differences between a fellowship, an internship and a traineeship.
General Duties Across the Three BRMS Areas
🖥️ Assist the Information and Communication Technology teams on various IT projects and services
🗒️ Provide administrative and substantive support to meetings and conferences, including background documents and presentations, drafting meeting minutes and handling logistics
📑 Prepare documentation, including training materials, operational reports, manuals and user specifications
📉 Support data analytics or data policy
📨 Work with Microsoft Outlook and other desktop applications, specifically Microsoft SharePoint Hub
📊 Work with MS Power BI, Tableau, MS Dynamics or other similar self-service analytics toolsets
🔧 Assist in other IT functions as necessary
Choosing Your Main Preference
Interns are asked to indicate their main preference among three key areas: Business Relationship Management, Data Analytics or Project Support. The specific duties of each area are set out below.
Area One: Business Relationship Management
🤝 Assist Business Relationship Managers in maintaining relationships with OICT partners and understanding their needs, challenges and priorities
🔍 Collaborate with OICT's clients to understand processes, identify pain points and support the development of ICT plans using potential technology solutions
📥 Log demands and client requests for new ICT capabilities or changes to existing ICT services
📡 Coordinate with client users, vendors and teams within the UN system on Information Technology services
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Area Two: Data Analytics
📈 Assist in developing corporate visualization solutions derived from multiple data sources, using state-of-the-art tools to enable insight and decision-making at various levels
🧮 Support the development of data models, including performance measures, to enable scorecard analysis
🎛️ Build interactive dashboards and reports using corporate analytics applications
📐 Perform ad hoc analysis and present results in a clear manner
🧰 Work with MS Power BI, Tableau, MS Dynamics or other similar self-service analytics toolsets
🗄️ Work with relational databases such as SQL Server or other databases
🧠 Work with analytical techniques such as sentiment analysis, predictive analysis or social media monitoring
Area Three: Project Support
🎯 Help analyze performance across functional areas, including human resources, supply chain, healthcare, uniformed support, planning and operational support, HQ facilities and administrative support
🩺 Support priority projects such as specific innovation initiatives, including managing a SharePoint/Teams hub dedicated to the ongoing pilot project for the Operationalization of Telemedicine Capability for UN Peacekeeping Missions
🧭 Support the design, drafting and implementation of strategic priorities, such as a department-wide performance framework and client relationship models
💬 Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders and clients, both orally and in writing, to support project objectives
Academic Requirements for UN Interns
🏫 The minimum educational qualification is a High School Diploma
In addition, you must meet one of these conditions:
🎓 Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
📘 Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent)
Fields of Study That Get Preference
Preference goes to candidates with academic knowledge, project-based or volunteering experience in International Affairs, Information Policy or Law, Information and Data Strategy, Social Sciences, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems or Technology, Economics, Machine Learning, Data Visualization and Analytics, Web Analytics, Graphic Design, Web Design, User Interface Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Digital Marketing, or a relevant degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher).
🕰️ If you study in a country where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, you should have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards one of these degrees.
No Work Experience Required
No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advanced coursework or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
Knowledge and Skills That Are an Advantage
📎 Knowledge and proficiency in Office 365 tools or their consumer equivalent
☁️ Knowledge of Microsoft cloud technologies (Office 365, SharePoint Online, Azure)
⚙️ Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITIL Foundation) and Project Management (Prince 2) frameworks
🔬 Knowledge of business intelligence tools for gathering, consolidating and analyzing data from databases and reports, and manipulating data in Excel (Pivot Tables and queries), Power BI and similar tools
♻️ Interest in developing sustainable ICT solutions, focusing on modern ICT
🛎️ Interest in and understanding of customer-oriented service delivery, with a focus on innovative enterprise ICT solutions, collaboration and customer experience
💽 Understanding of data management, including real-time and streaming data, data warehousing and data cleansing
🔄 Experience in performance management, process, redesign and innovation
📂 Experience with consulting projects
✍️ Strong written and verbal communication skills are highly desirable
Costs, Visas and Living Arrangements in New York
🚫 The internship is unpaid: 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 of the internship 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
The United Nations Charges No Recruitment Fee
The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview meeting, processing or training. It also does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need work experience for the OICT Business Relationship Management internship?
No, no working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advanced coursework or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
What are the three areas of this OICT internship?
The Business Relationship Management Section offers internships in Business Relationship Management, Data Analytics and Project Support. Interns are asked to indicate their main preference among these three areas.
How long does the OICT internship last?
The standard duration is three months, with the possibility of extension up to six months depending on the needs of the Office. Preference is given to candidates available for the full six-month term.
Can I do the internship part-time?
Yes, the internship may be undertaken on a part-time or full-time basis, with full-time meaning five days per week at 35 hours. Preference is given to candidates available on a full-time schedule.
When do the OICT internship cycles run?
Interns are recruited for one of two cycles: January to June (Spring to Summer) or June to December (Summer to Fall).
Is the OICT internship in New York paid?
No, the internship is unpaid and interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
What degree do I need to apply?
You must be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme, or be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme. The minimum educational qualification required is a High School Diploma.
Will I need a visa for the internship in New York?
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 offer.
Does the United Nations charge an application fee?
No, the United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview meeting, processing or training.
Deadline
⏳ 23 March 2027
Links
🔗 Job opening: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/272640?language=en
