Escuelas Oficiales de Idiomas

CONSEJERA DE EDUCACIN,
JUVENTUD Y DEPORTE
Comunidad de Madrid

INGLS

CERTIFICADO DE NIVEL AVANZADO

COMPRENSIN DE LECTURA (1 PARTE)

DURACIN: 15 minutos

You are in the following situation:

You would like to apply for an internship at the United Nations. As a candidate, you need to
read the instructions regarding the application process and the housing information in order
to answer the questions.
TASK ONE (6 x 1 mark = 6 marks) MARK
This task has 2 parts. The time limit for this task is 15 minutes. Find
the information required to answer each question. Write the answers
in the space provided. Question 0 has been completed as an example.

PART 1: THE APPLICATION PROCESS

0 How can I apply for an internship at UN Headquarters in New York?

You should visit the UN Human Resources website (Galaxy)

1 What is the deadline for applications in the summer session?

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2 What costs and expenses must applicants be able to cover?

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3 In the case of internships in New York, where can I find the deadlines for
applications?

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UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

Welcome to the United Nations Headquarters Internship Programme

The United Nations provides opportunities for students enrolled in a graduate programme to
undertake an internship at its Headquarters in New York, Geneva, Vienna, Nairobi, Addis Ababa,
Bangkok, Beirut and Santiago.

Eligible candidates interested in participating in an internship at the United Nations Headquarters

in New York can apply by visiting the United Nations Human Resources website, also known as
Galaxy. Please continue to read through our website for more information and guidelines.

The objective of the Internship Programme is threefold:

- to provide a framework by which graduate and post-graduate students from diverse academic
backgrounds may be assigned to United Nations Offices where their educational experience can
be enhanced through practical work assignments.

- to expose them to the work of the United Nations.

- to provide UN offices with the assistance of highly qualified students specialized in various
professional fields.

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Sessions

The United Nations Headquarters Internship Programme is offered on a two-month basis three
times a year:

- Mid January to mid March (Spring Session): The vacancy announcement is posted mid May, the
deadline for applications is mid September.

- Early June to early August (Summer Session): The vacancy announcement is posted mid
September, the deadline for applications is end of January.

- Mid September to mid November (Fall Session): The vacancy announcement is posted end of
January, the deadline for applications is mid May.

The internship can be extended up to 6 months. The programme is full-time, i.e. interns are
expected to work five days per week (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) under the supervision of a staff
member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

Eligibility

To qualify for the United Nations Headquarters Internship Programme, the following conditions
must be met:

1. Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate programme, in a Master or Ph.D. (or similar programme)
and will be during the entire internship. Applicants must have completed at least four years of full-time
studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree.

2. You are able to obtain the necessary visa and to arrange your travel to the United Nations
Headquarters.

3. You are able to cover the costs of travel, accommodation, as well as living expenses of the
internship (approx. US$5,000).

4. If selected, you will be able to prove valid medical insurance coverage for your stay in the USA,
provide a medical certificate stating that you are in good health and prove your enrollment in graduate
studies.

5. You are able to communicate fluently in English and/or French.

Application procedures for United Nations Headquarters Internships in New York

Eligible candidates interested in participating in an internship at the United Nations Headquarters

in New York can apply by visiting the United Nations Human Resources website:
http://careers.un.org

All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online well before the deadline stated in the
Vacancy Announcement. No applications will be accepted after the deadline. The deadline for
current applications will be stated on the website as well as in the Vacancy Announcement.
Generally, deadlines will be four months before the start of the Internship Session:

End of January: Deadline for the Summer Session (early June to early August)

Mid-May: Deadline for the Fall Session (mid-September to mid-November)

Mid-September: Deadline for the Spring Session (mid-January to mid-March)

Adapted from the United Nations www.un.org

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PART 2: HOUSING INFORMATION

4 How long can I stay at the Belleclaire Hotel?

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5 How far in advance must reservations be made at The Webster Apartments?

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6 What does the Internship Office advise doing in case of unsatisfactory lodging
at any of the places listed?

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UN HOUSING INFORMATION

Below you will find various housing alternatives in New York:

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NOTICE

Please note that no responsibility is taken for the correctness of this information.

Please note that this list is not complete and prices may vary. It has been set up in order to
help future interns. The Internship Office does not recommend any specific place and has
NOT visited any of them.

Information concerning any changes or recommendations would be highly appreciated and

can be left with the Internship Office at S-2500F. If you have negative feedback about a
place, please share your comments with the Internship Office and the address will be
removed from the list.

Please note that the Internship Office does not have any special arrangements/agreements
with any of these addresses. The addresses are provided in order to help the future interns
to find accommodation.

Adapted from UN Housing List at www.un.org