The United Nations Office of Programme Planning, Finance and Budget is recruiting an Administration Intern for the Secretariat of the Independent Audit Advisory Committee (IAAC) in New York. The internship is full-time and in person, lasts up to six months from a desired start date of 1 December 2026, is unpaid and is open to graduate students and final-year bachelor students, with applications closing on 12 November 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full job opening and set out every duty, requirement and condition below.
About the IAAC Secretariat
The internship is located in the United Nations Office of Programme Planning, Finance and Budget, under the Secretariat of the Independent Audit Advisory Committee (IAAC) of the General Assembly. The job opening names the department as the Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance.
IAAC was established pursuant to General Assembly resolution 60/248 and serves in an expert advisory capacity, assisting the Assembly in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities.
The IAAC Knowledge Management and Sessions Support Project
The intern will support the IAAC Knowledge Management and Sessions Support Project, a time-bound project of the IAAC Secretariat.
🔄 Review and improve how information is organized, shared and made accessible
🗓️ Support the preparation and organization of two IAAC sessions in February and April 2027
📘 Conclude on 31 May 2027 with project reports for each session and an enhanced set of digital platforms and web content
Working Arrangement and Supervision
The internship is full-time and in person in New York, for up to six months, with a desired start date of 1 December 2026. The internship is unpaid.
The intern reports to the Executive Secretary of the IAAC and works five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the office to which they are assigned.
Duties of an Administration Intern
Within the scope of the project, to be completed by 31 May 2027, and under the supervision of a staff member, the intern will:
📋 Assist with surveys and the collection of data in support of the project
🔎 Assist with research, analysis and compilation of information relevant to the project
✍️ Support the preparation of draft communication and knowledge products arising from the project, including presentations, visual summaries, website content and other informational materials, for review and approval by staff, and assist with the analysis and organization of the data collected
🖥️ Assist with the project's review and enhancement of content on the IAAC digital collaboration and knowledge-management platforms, including SharePoint and Microsoft Teams, to improve knowledge sharing and accessibility of information
🧭 Contribute to the project's review and analysis of information related to current operational and procedural arrangements, and assist in documenting observations and findings for the project reports
💬 Assist in compiling feedback from project stakeholders and information related to issues identified, and keep a log of follow-up actions arising from the project
🎤 Assist in preparing for the two IAAC sessions held during the internship, including preparing background materials, organizing session documentation on the project's digital platforms and compiling information for reports and briefing materials, and attending the sessions in a support capacity
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Duration, Start Date and Location
The expected duration of the internship is six months, with a desired start date of 1 December 2026. The work location is New York, full-time and in person, for a maximum period of six months.
Academic Requirements: Who Can Apply
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
🎓 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)
The job opening adds that applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master's or Ph.D. programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. programme.
Proof of Eligibility in Your Application
The application asks whether you meet any of the criteria above. If yes, indicate which one and attach proof to the application. An official certificate will be required at a later stage.
Do You Need Work Experience?
Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study closely related to the type of internship you are applying for is required.
Language Requirements
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 an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Is the UN Internship Paid? Costs and Visa Arrangements
🧾 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 or employment authorization
💬 Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer
Because the placement is unpaid, it helps to plan your funding early. Our guide to how internships abroad for students really work explains the main routes and how funded and unfunded placements differ. You can also browse more internship opportunities on Youth Works Hub.
No Fee at Any Stage
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.
How to Apply
Submit your application through the UN careers portal before the deadline. In the application, state which academic requirement you meet and attach proof of it. An official certificate will be requested at a later stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the IAAC Administration Intern do?
The intern supports the IAAC Knowledge Management and Sessions Support Project: assisting with surveys, research and data compilation, drafting communication and knowledge products, improving content on SharePoint and Microsoft Teams, logging follow-up actions and preparing for two IAAC sessions in February and April 2027.
Is the UN IAAC internship paid?
No. The internship is unpaid, and travel, visa, accommodation and living costs are the responsibility of the intern or the sponsoring institution.
How long is the internship and when does it start?
It lasts up to six months with a desired start date of 1 December 2026. It is full-time (five days and 35 hours per week) and in person in New York, and the project concludes on 31 May 2027.
Who is eligible to apply?
You must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate programme, or be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree (minimum bachelor's or equivalent).
Do I need work experience?
No. Professional work experience is not required, but a field of study closely related to the internship is.
Which languages do I need?
Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
Do I need to prove that I meet the academic requirement?
Yes. Indicate which requirement you meet and attach proof to the application. An official certificate will be required at a later stage.
Does the UN charge an application fee?
No. The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Deadline
⏳ 12 November 2026
Links
🔗 Job opening: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/286171?language=en
📝 Application (Apply): https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=286171&languageCd=ENG
🏛️ More about IAAC: https://www.un.org/ga/iaac/
