Intern - Political Affairs

Work LocationDoha, Qatar Expected durationThe duration of internship is 3 months and the desired starting date is 1 October 2024. Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe mandate and work of the office derives from General Assembly resolution 51/77 and subsequent General Assembly resolutions, as well as successive Security Council resolutions on children and armed conflict. The role of the SRSG-CAAC is to strengthen the protection of children affected by armed conflict, raise awareness, promote the collection of information about the plight of children affected by war and foster international cooperation to improve their protection. This internship is located in the United Nations Analysis and Outreach Hub on Children and Armed Conflict in Doha. The intern will report to the Head of the Analysis and Outreach Hub and work closely with the team on various projects and initiatives related to the OSRSG-CAAC mandate. The internship is UNPAID and full-time (35h/week). A part-time modality may be considered depending on the intern's status. Within the delegated authority the Political Affairs Intern will perform the following duties: • Conduct research and reference searches on various issues related to the children and armed conflict mandate, including on political and security developments and humanitarian issues • Participate in meetings with stakeholders and contribute to collaborative projects and initiatives. • Attend and take notes at conferences and meetings • Assist in servicing conferences and meetings • Assist in preparing reports, concept papers, policy documents, talking points, articles and other materials • Perform other duties including administrative tasks as needed Competencies Professionalism: Ability to research and compile background materials, draft and edit written material in English. Ability to prioritize and manage time and resources efficiently and effectively. Familiarity in the use of various electronic resources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to serve as note-taker at meetings and /or produce summary reports. Use of tact in and ability to handle confidential information on sensitive political issues with due discretion. Awareness of the work of the United Nations including the Security Council and interest in conflict affected countries. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Qualifications/special skillsEducation To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (1) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, (2) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent). Be computer literate in standard software applications; Applicants should be able to demonstrate a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. In addition, candidates should have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Work Experience No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in both English and Arabic are required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage. Additional InformationTerms of the internship programme: - The duration of this internship is three months. - Interns are expected to work on a full-time basis in the entity that has selected them, under the supervision of a staff member at an appropriate level. The working hours will be discussed with your supervisor at the time of the interview. Internships may be undertaken on the basis of flexible working arrangements if the receiving entity agrees in writing to accept an intern on the basis of flexible working arrangements. - Interns serving in one entity do not have a right to transfer to another entity. - Full provisions related to the conditions and terms of the United Nations Internship Programme can be accessed on the following link: https://undocs.org/ST/AI/2020/1 . Potential candidates will be contacted by the Hiring Manager directly for further consideration. A completed online application (Cover Note and Candidate Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include: - Title of degree you are currently pursuing - Graduation date from your current program - List of IT skills and programmes you are proficient in - List your top three areas of interest/department preferences - Explain why you are the best candidate - Explain your interest in the UN Internship Programme in your Candidate Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences (if any), skills, and three references. Due to a high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted. Assessment Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration. Special Notice Qatari nationals are strongly encouraged to apply for internships related to their studies and/or skills and expertise. Intern Specific textInterns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.