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U.N. Fellowship Program



RASIT Sustainable Development Studies Center and RASIT Operations at the United Nations, has created a unique program for students and professionals interested in deepening their understanding of international affairs and the practical facilitation of intergovernmental cooperation.


The RASIT Operations at the United Nations Internship Program offers a small group of outstanding individuals the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to the work of the United Nations and RASIT. Through working directly with RASIT Operations Staff at the United Nations Headquarters, the Internship Program is a way of helping Youth and Professionals understand the importance of the United Nations goals, principles and activities. It further encourages Youth and Professionals to more actively participate in international policy development and relations. With this vital connection, Youth and Professionals will have the proper forum where they can learn best practices, develop their leadership skills, and connect with the international community.



Program Overview



The Fellowship Program is an intensive course designed to help Interns gain knowledge about the inner workings of the United Nations, acquire deeper insight into the process behind creating cross-sector policy, broaden awareness of ongoing United Nations projects, and share perspectives on current events at the United Nations.


Interns will gain valuable experience and will become familiar with the ways in which the United Nations promotes international relations, assists in the creation of cross-sector policy, and maintains open diplomatic channels worldwide. The Program covers diverse areas of global interest, such as the perpetuation of international peace and security, the amelioration of living standards and human rights, conflict prevention, more widespread access to better health and education and the reduction of violence against women.


The Program will provide Interns with concrete direction for becoming involved with efforts that promote and maintain a safer world for current and future generations. In addition to attending meetings at the United Nations, the Fellowship Program will also include a tour of the United Nations headquarters, possible visit to UN entities such as UNICEF, UNFPA, UN Women, and UNDP, and arranged visits and meetings with UN officials, intergovernmental organizations representatives and member states head of missions.



Program Design



The Fellowship Program is designed to complement sustainable development goals-oriented programs with practical experience in various aspects of multilateral technical cooperation, but also complements other international studies, including law.


The Fellowship assignments vary greatly in terms of content. Interns may have a country-specific, regional, sectoral, or thematic focus. However, interns are normally involved in some aspect of the design, implementation and evaluation of RASIT–supported programs and projects. Every attempt is made to match the interests of the intern with the needs of the organization.


The Program is taking place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Interns will be given a ground-pass for the duration of your stay that will enable you to enter UN buildings in New York. The Fellowship assignments vary in length, between one and three months, according to the availability and academic/work requirements of the intern, as well as the needs of RASIT. Assignments at the RASIT Operations at the United Nations are available on a full-time basis throughout the year.



Program Expectations





In addition to the essential pre-reading (which will be provided to all enrolled interns in advance), the program involves active participation in meetings at the United Nations adequate preparation is expected and any interns who feel unprepared should work with the RASIT Operations Staff at the UN to better understand the concepts.



Areas Covered





The Program will be tailored to the needs of specific groups, and will include a selection of the topics below:

Understanding the main organs of the United Nations

2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals

United Nations Entities Peacekeeping – helping create a safer a more secure world

Harnessing the full power of partnerships across the range of UN activities Working for the United Nations



Further Career Opportunities





The purpose of Fellowship Program is not to lead to further employment with RASIT but, as mentioned, to complement an intern's studies and work experience. However, a number of interns, having completed their studies and met the necessary requirements, have gone on to further assignments with RASIT or elsewhere in the United Nations system.





How to Join





Who Can Apply?





This Program is intended for students and professionals interested in global policy issues and eager for an opportunity to learn how international diplomacy is conducted at the professional level. Most importantly, interns will learn by example what work methods will give them a superior knowledge of inside workings into the UN and diplomacy.


University students and professionals are welcome to apply. We accept individuals in a development related fields such as economics, law, social studies, public health, public or business administration, journalism, science, or environmental studies.






Qualifications





We only accept those who show:Interest in global mobility adaptability to varied physical and other environments a desire to work with and gain the confidence and respect of people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds.
Respect for the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter and the RASIT bylaws and Statement of Purpose.
Fluent in English Language skills: written and spoken. Fluency in other language is an asset.



Enrollment





Enrollment is limited to up to 9 individuals every quarter, to enable close interaction with RASIT Operations at the UN Senior Staff and fellow participants.

RASIT does not pay for internships. The administrative and other costs associated with internships must be borne by the nominating institution, related institution or others, which may provide the required financial assistance to its student/employee or by the applicant, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his or her own arrangements for travel, accommodation, etc.

At the end of the internship period, Interns will receive a certificate and a recommendation letter that will be custom designed from RASIT to each individual intern.


Application





Applicants must submit electronically an up-to-date CV and, two recommendation letters (For Students Only), along with a brief statement describing his/her interests and reasons for wishing to participate in the Program.Applications must be submitted at least three months before the start of the Program.

Selection for the internships is fully decentralized within RASIT. Selected candidates will need to fill out an application-agreement form, proof of health insurance, and a scanned copy of his/her passport and visa (if applicable). The Fellowship springs from the applicants own personal initiative, and as such is part of his / her ongoing studies or work it entails no commitment on the part of RASIT.As the Fellowship Program is not connected with the recruitment process, the granting of an internship should not be interpreted in any way as a preliminary step towards employment at RASIT or the United Nations.


Responsibilities & obligations



Interns shall:
Observe all applicable rules, regulations, instructions, procedures and directives of RASIT and the United Nations
Provide RASIT Operation Staff at the UN with a copy of all materials prepared by them during the internship
Respect the impartiality and independence required of RASIT and of the receiving department/office and shall not seek or accept instructions regarding the services performed under the internship agreement from any Government or from any authority external to RASIT
Unless otherwise authorized by the appropriate official in RASIT, Interns may not communicate at any time to the media or to any institution, person, Government or any other external source any information which has become known to them by reason of their association with RASIT, that they know or ought to have known has not been made public. They may not use any such information without the written authorization of the appropriate official, and such information may never be used for personal gain. These obligations also apply after the end of the internship with RASIT
Refrain from any conduct that would adversely reflect on RASIT and will not engage in any activity, which is incompatible with the aims and objectives of RASIT and the United Nations. Interns’ expenses and medical benefits Interns are not financially remunerated by RASIT.

Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibilities of interns or their sponsoring institutions.

RASIT accepts no responsibility for the medical insurance of the intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship. Applicants for internship must show proof of valid medical insurance coverage and provide a medical certificate of good health.

Third-party claims RASIT is not responsible for any claims by any parties where the loss of or damage to interns property, death or personal injury was caused by the actions or omission of action by the interns during their internship.


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