Intern (Political Affairs)

Position description

Work Location

• In-person

Expected duration

• 3 to 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

• The incumbent will be based in the Political, Peacekeeping, Humanitarian & Human Rights Unit (PU) of the Executive Office of the Secretary-General (EOSG).
• The incumbent is expected to work under the supervision of a Senior Political Affairs Officer.
• The role includes specific support to the Unit’s work in support of the EOSG, which may involve:
• • Analysis and decision support
  • Policy oversight and quality assurance
  • Promotion of system-wide coherence
• Intern’s tasks include:
  • Researching, compiling, and summarizing diverse media products, background materials, and reports to support the Unit’s work
  • Contributing substantively to various standard and non-standard products, including analytical notes produced by the Unit
  • Assisting in the preparation of presentation materials using appropriate technology/software
  • Assisting in the coordination of unit-wide activities, special projects, and events, including the Political Unit Annual Retreat
  • Supporting the Unit’s internal systematization, organization of workflows, knowledge management, including internal databases
  • Performing other duties as requested
• The Unit strives to provide interns opportunities to work independently on substantive issues while assisting colleagues with day-to-day operations.
• The incumbent is expected to have advanced conceptual abilities, strong attention to detail, and the capacity to work in a multicultural and politically sensitive environment.

Qualifications/special skills

• Applicants must meet one of the following:
• • (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or higher, e.g., Master’s, Ph.D., or postgraduate degree)
  • (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
• No professional work experience required.
• Field of study must be closely related to the internship, such as International Business, Economics, Political Economy, International Development, International Relations, Law, Political Science, Public Administration, Security Studies, or related fields.
• All candidates must:
  • Be computer literate in standard software applications
  • Have a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter
  • Demonstrate ability to successfully interact with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.

Additional Information

• In your Motivational Statement, indicate your availability for the internship, including dates and envisaged duration (3 to 6 months).
• The Motivational Statement must include:
• • Title of degree currently pursued
  • Graduation date (expected or completed)
  • Explanation of why you are the best candidate for this specific internship
  • Explanation of your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme
• Include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references in your online Personal History Profile.
• A complete online application is required.

Intern Specific text

• Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
• Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or sponsoring institutions.
• Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the internship country may need appropriate visa and work/employment authorization.
• Successful candidates should clarify visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

Deadline : Jun 9, 2025

 

Application instructions

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