Call for Applications

NGO Youth Delegate at the United Nations

Applications for the October 2015-June 2016 internships are now open until Aug 1, 2015. Only applicants
selected will be contacted. This is a 2 semester commitment position, subject to review at the end of each
term.
Fordham University is accepting applications for undergrad/ graduate students to represent Fordham as a
designated youth rep at the United Nations. This is a volunteer position for students interested in international
affairs. NGO youth delegates work with Fordhams primary representative at the UN to help foster the team's
internationalization mission of helping young people become global citizens and provide opportunities for them
to engage with the UN's global agenda. This position involves assisting the Fordham UN team with organizing
events to engage youth with the NGO/UN community, assisting with UN study tours, attending high-level UN
briefings and events, participating in International Day of Peace, UN Academic Impact Initiative events and
more. Youth delegates will have a UN /NGO security badge and will have an opportunity to observe the work of
the UN and its associated NGOs.
To read more about the work of Fordham youth reps read their blog:
https://fordhamimpactinitiative.wordpress.com/

Responsibilities of the Youth Delegate Position Include:

Attending (3) briefings per month organized by the UN Department of Public Information on Thursdays
and writing a brief summary to be shared with NAFSA members, as well as other events on Thursdays

Meeting with members of the Fordham UN rep team to attend a Thursday monthly meeting of the
NGO/DPI Executive Committee Board

Participating in planning meetings and networking with other UN DPI NGO youth representatives at the
UN. Must attend 1 monthly meeting with the NGO Youth reps group at UN.

Working approx 5-10 hours a week with Fordham NGO representatives at the UN to post on blog,
attending meetings and participating in UN-NGO committee events

Updating Fordham listserve with UN contacts, updating blog about meetings/conference/ NGO briefing
summaries,

Help create a newsletter with UN interested members for Fordham community

Qualifications:
Applicants must be current students 18- 32 years old who will be enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate
program from Fall 2015 through June 2016. Students should have full availability every Thursday during the
semester (exceptions: sometimes there are no briefings/events on Thursdays) and live in or close to New York
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City so that transportation to and from the UN is reasonable and manageable. Youth delegates are expected to be
culturally competent, dedicated, have a diplomatic personal style, excellent writing and communication skills,
as well as the ability to work collaboratively with peers, senior NGO reps/UN officials and others, and should
be available to serve Fall and Spring semester (for consistency). Fluency in another language helpful but
not required.

How to Apply
Applications should be submitted electronically to:
Kelly Roberts; Fordham main representative at the UN
An application must include the following 3 items:
1. A statement of interest from you about this position and why you are best candidate. Also describe any
relevant international and/or culturally relevant experience with diversity/UN/NGOs.
2. Your Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. One letter of recommendation from a current or recent faculty member (that includes their contact
information) whom you have had at least one semester of recent contact. This letter can be sent
separately/ directly to Ms. Roberts with students name in the subject line. Faculty member must be
willing to oversee your experience at the UN (make sure you complete obligations, enhance your
experience etc).
All of this information must be in one Microsoft WORD document or PDF (with exception of the
recommendation letter if necessary) and emailed to Ms. Kelly Roberts at:
keroberts@fordham.edu
Use this heading in your email subject line: Fordham UN youth application
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Kelly Roberts by email.

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