Sample cover letter for Internship position at UN

I have followed the UNDP website with considerable interest for some time and I’m particularly impressed by your focus on Green and Diverse. Based on my educational skills, work experience and professional interest , I believe I could make an outstanding match to this position.

Pursuing a major of public management, I have taken useful courses and gained a lot of skills on communication and document drafting. I’m a real team player and my command of English and knowledge of other languages allows me to work with people from different backgrounds and cultures. Last summer I attended a summer program in the University College London where I worked in a multi-cultural team to conduct a final group research at the end of the course. This experience helps me getting on the essence of work in a multi-cultural environment and assists me to be a better team member.

The enclosed resume describes my work in the college and my last internship experience. I enjoy seminar coordination and learned a great deal in the last position. Most of my negotiation with clients and co-workers took place on the phone, requiring excellent communication and documentation skills. I also gained the ability to multi-task while carrying out various duties a project communication requires.

Other factors based on my characteristics are as follows: I’m hardworking, responsible, optimistic when meeting challenges and will make every effort to overcome obstacles and setbacks. I’ve also got the ability to work efficiently under pressure and pay attention to details. I’m looking for work in non-profit sector and I think my degree and experience will make me a strong candidate for this position.