The United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) is offering a 3-6 month Administration Internship in the Administrative Unit of its Investigations Division in New York, starting February 2027, with a full-time hybrid work location. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the vacancy and set out the duties, learning objectives, requirements and application steps below; applications close on 25 November 2026.
About the OIOS Administration Internship
OIOS is the internal oversight body of the United Nations and assists the Secretary-General in fulfilling oversight responsibilities with respect to the resources and staff of the Organization through audit, investigation, and inspection and evaluation services. The Investigations Division (ID) investigates reports of possible violations of rules and regulations, mismanagement, misconduct, waste of resources and abuse of authority. The Administrative Unit supports the Division in planning, implementing and reporting on resource utilization, and oversees all administrative functions, including human resources, finance, procurement and IT support.
📍 Location: New York, United States (full-time, hybrid, New York-based)
🗓️ Expected duration: 3-6 months, February 2027
🏢 Placement: Administrative Unit, Investigations Division, OIOS
🆔 Job opening number: 286653
Duties and Responsibilities
The intern works closely with the Administrative Unit and contributes to a broad range of human resources and administrative initiatives that support the mandate of OIOS. Responsibilities may include:
📈 Workforce analysis: analyze workforce data and prepare reports on staffing trends, workforce demographics, vacancy management and resource utilization to support strategic workforce planning and decision-making
🗃️ Staffing records: maintain and update the Division's staffing table, organizational chart and organigram, ensuring the accuracy of personnel and organizational information
🧭 Workforce planning: support initiatives aimed at enhancing reporting, succession planning, vacancy management, staff retention and organizational effectiveness
⚖️ Gender parity and representation: assist the Administrative Unit in advancing the Organization's gender parity and geographical representation objectives by contributing to related HR initiatives
🤝 Recruitment: contribute to recruitment and talent outreach activities, including preparation of assessment exercises, interview coordination and support throughout the recruitment process
🎓 Learning and development: support the Training Officer in the design, coordination and delivery of learning and development activities for OIOS investigators, including training planning, participant management, communications and evaluation of training outcomes
🏷️ Staffing reviews: assist with staffing reviews and the preparation of post management and classification documentation, including the compilation of supporting materials and data analysis
🗄️ Personnel records: maintain and organize electronic personnel records and HR documentation, including performance management records, training certifications, flexible working arrangements and other personnel-related files
Learning Objectives
This internship offers practical experience in human resources management and administration. Through direct involvement in workforce planning, recruitment, learning and development, diversity initiatives and organizational reporting, the intern will:
📚 HR policies: develop a solid understanding of United Nations human resources policies, procedures and workforce management practices
🔢 HR analytics: gain hands-on experience in HR analytics, workforce planning and organizational reporting using real-world data and management tools
🧑💼 Recruitment administration: strengthen skills in recruitment administration, talent outreach and candidate assessment processes within an international public sector environment
🌍 Diversity: learn how gender parity and geographical diversity are integrated into workforce planning and talent management strategies
🎯 Professional learning: acquire practical experience in designing and supporting professional learning and development programmes for investigators and other personnel
💬 Core skills: enhance analytical, organizational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills through collaboration with professionals across OIOS and the wider United Nations Secretariat
🔍 Oversight function: gain exposure to the work of the United Nations internal oversight function and its role in promoting accountability, integrity and effective use of resources across the Organization
Qualifications and Special Skills
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
🎓 Graduate studies: be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
📘 Final year of first degree: be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent)
💼 Experience: applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience
📚 Field of study: applicants must be pursuing, or have completed, studies in management, administration, human resources, business or a related field
💻 Software: good knowledge of standard software applications, including MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS SharePoint
➕ Desirable: previous administrative support experience, and previous experience in Human Resources administration and statistics
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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 another official UN language is an advantage.
Conditions of the UN Internship
💶 Financial 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
🛂 Visas: 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)
How to Apply
📝 Indicate which of the eligibility criteria you meet and attach proof to your application
📄 An official certificate has to be provided at a later stage
You can find similar roles in the Internship section on Youth Works Hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the UN OIOS Administration Internship paid?
No. Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations, and travel, visa, accommodation and living costs are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
How long is the internship and where is it based?
The internship lasts 3-6 months starting in February 2027 and is full-time and hybrid, based in New York, United States.
Who can apply?
Applicants 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, in management, administration, human resources, business or a related field. No professional work experience is required.
What will the intern work on?
The intern analyzes workforce data, maintains staffing tables and organizational charts, supports workforce planning, recruitment and talent outreach, assists with learning and development activities for investigators, supports staffing reviews and maintains electronic personnel records.
Which languages are required?
Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.
Deadline
⏳ 25 November 2026
Links
📋 Vacancy page: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/286653?language=en
