Research Intern

The Group of 77 (G-77) was established on 15 June 1964 by seventy-seven developing countries signatories of the "Joint Declaration of the Seventy-Seven Developing Countries" issued at the end of the first session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva. Beginning with the first "Ministerial Meeting of the Group of 77 in Algiers (Algeria) on 10 - 25 October 1967, which adopted the Charter of Algiers", a permanent institutional structure gradually developed which led to the creation of Chapters of the Group of 77 with Liaison offices in Geneva (UNCTAD), Nairobi (UNEP), Paris (UNESCO), Rome (FAO/IFAD), Vienna (UNIDO), and the Group of 24 (G-24) in Washington, D.C. (IMF and World Bank). Although the members of the G-77 have increased to 133 countries, the original name was retained due to its historic significance.

At the first South Summit held on 10-14 April 2000, Member States established a permanent Executive Secretariat at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The compact core secretariat is the lifeline and institutional memory of the Group of 77. The Executive Secretariat provides the day-to-day technical, substantive support and strategic guidance to the Chairmanship and to the membership. This core support also is the link with all the Chapters of the G-77 in Geneva, Nairobi, Paris, Rome, Vienna, and the Group of 24 in Washington, DC and serves as a coordinating mechanism for the follow-up and implementation of the decisions and mandates adopted by the Group of 77 at different levels.

Specific research intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting research on development policies in different fields.
• Assisting in the process of research and data collection in various fields.
• Assisting in the process of editing and printing of publications.
• Assisting in the preparations of special events and commemorations.
• Providing technical, logistical and administrative support as required.
• Reporting to and performing other duties as required by the Programme Coordinator.

• Any prior work experience is not required.
• A portfolio of relevant work is an asset
• Understanding of international development issues; expertise in mapping and computer skills; strong communication and analytical skills and editorial skills would be an asset.

• Fluency in in written and oral English is required. 
• Knowledge of second G77 working language desirable.

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC)

Based in New York, the Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations.

The SDC’s services include grants management, development and special initiatives support, and technology support to the UN and UN agencies.

The SDC is part of the New York Service Cluster that supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as a broadening community of other New York-based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management.