United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV): Internship Programme - Terminology, Referencing, Library
These internships take place in the UNOV Linguistic and Library Support Unit. The Unit provides referencing and terminology services to CMS and other United Nations entities in Vienna. It also provides library support for all United Nations units in Vienna, handling all requests for books, journals, articles, and inter-library loans, maintaining the catalogue and providing training. Internship activities could involve: - Assisting Unit staff by providing analytical, logistical administrative support to facilitate the work of the unit. - Undertaking research on specific projects, e.g., in the systematic review of terminology in particular languages or subject areas. - Participating in the development and evaluation of client surveys. - Undertaking library reference or archival research on specific projects. - Participating in the development of training materials (e.g. presentations and scripts). - Participating in the development and evaluation of client surveys. - Assisting in the cataloguing of items for the UN-Vienna library catalogue.
Listing Details
Organization Name
United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV)
Organization Mandate
UNOV manages and implements the programme on the peaceful use of outer space and provides common services, such as conference management, public information, security & safety for the Vienna International Centre (VIC). UNOV is closely associated with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), through which additional common services are provided.
Address
Vienna International Centre, Vienna, Austria
Address 2
Wagramer Strasse 5, A-1400
Telephone
(43) (1) 26060
Non-profit organization?
No
Countries
Regions
Duration
1-3 months, 3-6 months
Age (max)
90
Price range
n/a
Price incluces
Accommodation, Airport pick-up, Ground Transport
Application process and requirements
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Language
Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
Good command of spoken and written English and strong written and comprehension skills in at least two other official United Nations languages (Arabic~ Chinese~ French~ Russian and Spanish).
Funding information
These positions are unpaid.
Student status required?
Yes
Type of student status required
Qualifications required
Undergraduate Degree