Political Affairs Intern: Supporting the effective participation and accurate documentation of meetings, as well as contributing to research and outreach activities related to climate change, peace an

Work Location

Flexible (Hybrid, all remote, or in-person)

Expected duration

6 months. Desired start date is 9 September 2024, or sooner.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duration of the internship is for six (6) months. The internship is UNPAID and may be either full-time or part-time. It should be noted that full-time internship working hours are 35 hours per week, while part-time internship working hours are 20 hours per week. The internship will be undertaken either remotely outside the duty station or in a hybrid working arrangement at the UN Premise, New York, United States. This internship is in the Climate, Peace and Security Unit within the Policy and Mediation Division (PMD) of the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA). The incumbent will report to the relevant supervisor. As part of the Climate, Peace and Security Unit, the intern will support the effective participation and accurate documentation of meetings, as well as contribute to research and outreach activities related to climate change, peace and security. The intern will also contribute to develop and maintain a user-friendly, engaging and up-to-date website to help disseminate public information on climate, peace, and security at the United Nations. Duties and Responsibilities: The intern will work under the supervision of the Political Affairs Officer in PMD’s Climate, Peace and Security Unit, and will be responsible for one or more of the following duties: • Attend conferences and meetings, take notes, and craft summary reports, minutes, notes, and outline follow-up actions; • Conduct research and policy analysis within the areas of Division’s interest, with a specific focus on climate, peace, and security; • Regularly monitor and report on political and security developments and humanitarian issues, including Security Council decisions, official Member State statements, and new initiatives/publications; • Assist in preparing reports, concept papers, policy documents, talking points, articles, presentations and other materials; • Assist in organizing events, both online and on-site, providing support for tasks associated with administration, coordination, and travel logistics; • Regularly update DPPA website and Dashboard on climate, peace and security. • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants 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).

Languages

For this internship, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat).

Additional Information

The 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. reviewed. 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 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 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 Fee

THE 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.