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United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV): Internship Programme - Terminology, Referencing, Library

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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.

Work programs

Program type

All programs

Regions
Countries

Requirements

Duration
  • 1-3 months
  • 3-6 months
Maximum age
90
Student status required
Yes
Type of student status required
  • Graduate
  • Current student
Qualifications required
  • Undergraduate degree
Languages
Language notes
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).

Pricing

Price includes
  • Accommodation
  • Airport pick-up
  • Ground transport

Organization details

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United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV)

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 (...

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