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If you are dreaming of starting your career at the international level and are interested in global policy or research, then there is a very exciting news for you. United Nations University (UNU), the prestigious educational and research institute of the United Nations, has invited applications under the ‘Junior Fellowship Internship Programme’ for its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. Through this program, Indian students and young professionals are getting a direct and golden opportunity to work with the world’s largest international organization. For youth who wish to go abroad and work on global issues, this fellowship can prove to be a major milestone in their career.
This United Nations fellowship is primarily designed for students who are pursuing either a Master’s degree or a PhD, or who have recently completed their higher education. Eligible candidates from around the world as well as Indian applicants are eligible to apply for this program. The condition is that the applicant should not be more than 32 years of age and should not have more than five years of full-time work experience in his/her relevant field. Furthermore, candidates must have a strong command of the English language so that they can communicate effectively during international meetings, research work and report writing.
The youth selected for this prestigious internship are assigned many important and responsible tasks at the headquarters in Tokyo. The fellowship mainly involves collaborating in institutional research work, preparing reports based on international policies and handling documents related to project management. In addition, interns are also given the responsibility of organizing and coordinating various high-level academic conferences, seminars and workshops organized by the UN. This entire environment gives students an opportunity to go beyond bookish knowledge and closely understand real-world global challenges and diplomatic processes.
This is a full-time internship program which usually lasts for six months i.e. about 24 weeks. In this, the selected candidates have to work five days a week i.e. Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. During the assignment, interns are also provided leave entitlements every month as per UN regulations. The most important thing is that the selected candidates are given financial assistance i.e. stipend by the organization to stay in Japan and manage their expenses. In addition, interns also get free access to facilities like a state-of-the-art library, research database and gym at the Tokyo headquarters.
Candidates applying for this high level internship have to keep some important documents ready. This includes an updated curriculum vitae (CV) prepared in English, cover letter, application form, funding form and recommendation letters from at least two academic or professional experts. In the selection process, first of all the documents and qualifications of the candidates are screened. The shortlisted candidates are then subjected to examination and interview through online or other means to assess their reasoning ability and understanding on global topics.
This internship is a great platform for youth who want to make a future in the United Nations or any international development agency. Although this program does not directly guarantee a permanent job at the UN, the experience gained here makes your resume very strong at the international level. If you also want to take advantage of this opportunity, then you can visit the official website of United Nations University and submit your application in time after reading the dates and guidelines carefully.