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Call for Applications: UNA-Canada’s IDDIP Summer Deployment

Posted on 9 February 2017

United Nations Association in Canada’s (UNA-Canada) International Development & Diplomacy Internship Programme (IDDIP) is accepting applications for their summer internship program.

These internships provide successful applicants, known as Junior Professional Consultants (JPCs), with invaluable, demanding, deeply meaningful work experience, as well as a proven bridge to employment. The Programme also provides professional development training & support including: job readiness, professional resume preparation; access to our exclusive mentorship programme  before, during and after their deployments. Now in its 21st year of investing in talented young Canadians, IDDIP is proud to continue sending Canada’s best and brightest graduates and young professionals to UN and other international Agencies around the world on six-month internships.

Eligibility/Quick Facts:

  • No application or administrative fee, however the internships are unpaid, and successful candidates must cover living costs, flights, etc.
  • The application deadline is March 6th, 2017.
  • Must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident.
  • 98% of our JPCs find meaningful work in their field, or return to advanced studies, within four months of completing their internship – acting as a proven bridge to employment.
  • Internships are typically six-months in length with Agencies such as: UNDP, IOM, UNODC, UNICEF, UNGEI, UN Women, UNHCR.
  • The majority of UNA-Canada’s internship opportunities require a completed university bachelor degree. A few opportunities require applicants to be currently enrolled at a recognized university, thus 4th year students, may apply knowing there are limited opportunities available. The majority of our successful candidates are current, or graduated, graduate students.
  • Successful applicants will be deployed in May, June and July, 2017 depending on the needs of partner Agencies.

Apply at http://unac.org/ and follow the directions from the IDDIP webpage

If you have any questions or concerns, contact Scott Bohachyk at (613) 232-5751 ext. 253 or email scott.bohachyk@unac.org

UNA-Canada, with a mandate to Grow Global Citizens, has developed this programme to provide this opportunity to talented Canadians looking for a prestigious international internship and to provide this disciplined experience and career bridge.