Internship

Work LocationFlexible (Hybrid, all remote, or in-person) Expected duration6 months, desired start date is 1 August 2025, or sooner. Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe internship is designed to be in-person for a period of six (6) months. The envisioned start date is 1 August 2025. The internship is UNPAID and travel costs, travel arrangements (including visas) and living accommodations are the responsibility of the intern. The candidate may request to work remotely for a part of the internship but would ideally be able to be present in New York. The intern will work under the supervision of the Team Leader of the Policy Planning Unit, and will be responsible for one or more of the following duties: • Attend meetings, events, and conferences and draft summary reports, minutes, notes, and outline follow-up actions. • Assist in organizing events, both online and on-site, providing support for tasks associated with event planning, administration, coordination, and logistics. • Conduct research and policy analysis within the areas of the Unit’s interest, including on emerging issues in international peace and security, multilateralism, diplomacy, and international affairs. • Assist in preparing reports, concept papers, policy documents, talking points, articles, presentations and other materials, including through research, drafting, and cataloguing information and analyzing data. • Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications/special skillsApplicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). Be computer literate in standard software applications (including Word, Excel, Powerpoint); Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations; Have a demonstrated keen interest in research and drafting in the area of international affairs; 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. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Additional InformationThe United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Applicants who have previously served six months, in total, as an intern in one or more UN Common Systems cannot be engaged as an intern. Applicants who are children, siblings, and sons or daughters-in-law (including stepchildren, half-siblings, or stepsiblings) of an active staff member in a UN Common System cannot be engaged as an intern. In your Motivational Statement, please indicate when you would like to start your internship. Please note that the start and end dates are flexible. A complete online application is required. The Motivational Statement must also include: Title of degree you are currently pursuing. Graduation Date (When will you be graduating/have graduated from the programme?) Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. 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.