Human Resources Internship – UN Office in Vienna

About the role

The United Nations Office at Vienna is offering a full‑time, unpaid HR internship for up to six months. Interns will work on‑site in Vienna, supporting the Human Resources Management Service (HRMS) across a variety of projects and administrative tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to HRMS teams, including scheduling, material preparation and participant communication.
• Create internal communication content to promote strategic priorities.
• Conduct independent research projects, draft proposals, and prepare speaking notes and presentations.
• Prepare statistics, reports and assist in the delivery of workshops and webinars.
• Support planning and execution of social‑media campaigns.

Required profile

• Enrolled in or recently completed a graduate or final‑year bachelor programme (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated interest in United Nations work and commitment to its Charter.
• Ability to interact respectfully with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Fluency in English (oral and written); knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
• Willingness and ability to cover travel, visa, accommodation and living expenses.

Required skills

• Proficiency with MS Office 365 applications: MS Word, OneDrive, SharePoint, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Forms.