The World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) is a global nonprofit organization working for a stronger and more effective United Nations. Established in 1946, we represent and coordinate a membership of over 100 United Nations Associations and their thousands of members.
We work to build a better world by strengthening and improving the United Nations, through the engagement of people who share a global mindset and support international cooperation – global citizens.
Our organization has offices at the United Nations in both New York and Geneva, and hosts interns in both locations. www.wfuna.org
WiMUN—Model UN Program
Since its establishment WFUNA has strived to connect people of all ages with the work of the United Nations. To that end, WFUNA has made a consistent effort to integrate a diverse range of youth-related activities into its core programming in order to ensure that young people have access to, and understanding of, the work of the UN.
Since its establishment WFUNA has strived to connect people of all ages with the work of the United Nations. To that end, WFUNA has made a consistent effort to integrate a diverse range of youth-related activities into its core programming in order to ensure that young people have access to, and understanding of, the work of the UN.
The International Year of Youth is taking place from August 2010-2011. To commemorate this important occasion, WFUNA is stepping-up our youth outreach and activities. With this in mind, WFUNA has created the WiMUN project (WFUNA International Model United Nations). WiMUN is a project dedicated to engaging building the capacity of our member UNAs to expand youth programming and host annual Model UNs
Position Description – WiMUN Intern
The WiMUN Intern will provide support for WFUNA’s Model UN program—primarily focusing on the WiMUN project, in cooperation with key staff
The WiMUN Intern will provide support for WFUNA’s Model UN program—primarily focusing on the WiMUN project, in cooperation with key staff
Responsibilities include:
• Fundraising: researching potential government, corporate and foundation prospects, and drafting project proposals and Letters of Inquiry for WiMUN
• Communication and outreach about WFUNA and its Model UN programs to young people
• Working with key staff to implement the objectives of the WiMUN project: finding UNA partners, working with key staff to handle logistics of annual Model UN’s conferences, producing outreach material on WiMUN
• Representing WFUNA at UN meetings and events, and staying updated on issues related to Model UNs, and sharing relevant information with interested UNAs
• Fundraising: researching potential government, corporate and foundation prospects, and drafting project proposals and Letters of Inquiry for WiMUN
• Communication and outreach about WFUNA and its Model UN programs to young people
• Working with key staff to implement the objectives of the WiMUN project: finding UNA partners, working with key staff to handle logistics of annual Model UN’s conferences, producing outreach material on WiMUN
• Representing WFUNA at UN meetings and events, and staying updated on issues related to Model UNs, and sharing relevant information with interested UNAs
Additional responsibilities/ opportunities may include:
• Reporting to the WFUNA Secretary-General/ Director of Programs on issues of Model UNs and national UNA youth programs
• Contributing written materials to the online magazine UN Connections
• Assisting with some administrative duties at the office
• Reporting to the WFUNA Secretary-General/ Director of Programs on issues of Model UNs and national UNA youth programs
• Contributing written materials to the online magazine UN Connections
• Assisting with some administrative duties at the office
Some of the opportunities:
1. The WFUNA Secretariat’s offices are located within the United Nations buildings in New York and Geneva. The Model UN Intern will have access to the United Nations building, conferences and events and resources such as the UN Library.
2. This position offers an excellent networking opportunity – the Model UN Intern will be able to make contact with UN staff, diplomats, UNA members, academics, and NGO representatives, and meet other interns from around the world who are working at the UN.
3. This position may be eligible for course credit from the academic institution in which the WiMUN Intern is currently enrolled, provided the position description meets the criteria for credit set forth by the academic institution
1. The WFUNA Secretariat’s offices are located within the United Nations buildings in New York and Geneva. The Model UN Intern will have access to the United Nations building, conferences and events and resources such as the UN Library.
2. This position offers an excellent networking opportunity – the Model UN Intern will be able to make contact with UN staff, diplomats, UNA members, academics, and NGO representatives, and meet other interns from around the world who are working at the UN.
3. This position may be eligible for course credit from the academic institution in which the WiMUN Intern is currently enrolled, provided the position description meets the criteria for credit set forth by the academic institution
Additional requirements:
Prior organization of Model UN events and participation
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in youth work/programming
Familiarity of the UN system is beneficial
Strong writing, drafting and computer skills
Fluency in English is required; knowledge of a foreign language is a plus
Prior organization of Model UN events and participation
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in youth work/programming
Familiarity of the UN system is beneficial
Strong writing, drafting and computer skills
Fluency in English is required; knowledge of a foreign language is a plus
To apply, please go to www.wfuna.org/intern and follow the instructions at the bottom of the page
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