Political Affairs Intern

Location: New York

This job is with united nations, an inclusive employer and a member of mygwork – the largest global platform for the lgbtq+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Work location in person

Expected duration up to 6 months. Desired start date is 23 february 2025, or sooner.

Duties and responsibilities the duration of the internship is for six (6) months. This internship is unpaid and based at the united nations premises in new york, usa. The internship is intended to be full-time and in-person. However, hybrid working arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on operational requirements and the selected candidate’s availability.  Duties may include, but are not limited to:  1.

Innovation project support in hq and field: supporting brainstorming, project planning, implementation and evaluation;  
2. Research and analysis: conducting background research on innovation, conflict analysis, peacemaking and peace building;  
3. Briefings and communications: assisting with briefing notes, presentations and talking points;  
4. Digital tools and methods: supporting social media analysis, digital dialogues, digital transformation and introductory generative-ai related work, in line with un policies on responsible use;  5. Events and coordination: attending meetings, summarizing discussions, and supporting logistics and partner coordination.

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).  Applicants to the un internship programme are not required to have professional work experience.

However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.  Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), master’s or ph.d. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a bachelor’s, master’s or ph.d. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria?

If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.  Applicants will have a strong interest in digital dialogues, generative ai, digital transformation and social media analysis as tools for advancing peace and security efforts. They should be eager to explore how innovation can support conflict prevention, peacemaking, and peace building, using emerging technologies to drive insights and foster more inclusive, tech-enabled approaches to global peace initiatives.  

Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially ms word, ms power point, and ms teams.  Applicants should be able to demonstrate initiative, reasoning and critical thinking skills.

Languages english 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 information the united nations secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff.  Applicants who have previously served six months, in total, as an intern within united nations secretariat system 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.  

A complete online application is required.  The motivational statement must 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
• highlight your experience with data analysis,…