Intern - Policy Analysis
Support the Rule of Law Unit by assisting in policy analysis and related tasks.
Overview
Support the Rule of Law Unit by assisting in policy analysis and related tasks.
You have:
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school program or Bachelor's level equivalent.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Desirable skills include rule of law, human rights, international affairs, and gender equality.
- Attention to detail and a passion for leadership support.
- No previous working experience is required, but experience related to policy work is desirable.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
In-person
Expected duration
3 months
Duties and Responsibilities
We seek motivated interns to support the work of the Rule of Law Unit in the Executive Office of the Secretary-General. Interns report to full-time professional staff. The following are the duties performed by interns: - Support the preparation of senior-level management meetings, conferences and retreats - Support the preparation of background and option papers, with a focus on rule of law issues - Support the tracking and analysis of decisions and their implementation - Assist in the preparation of speeches, talking points and meeting materials - Support preparation of meeting notes and summaries - Help monitor, identify and analyse rule of law and human rights thematic global trends - Support the preparation of reports, papers, and correspondences - Monitor the international, regional, and national landscapes for pertinent developments in the areas of rule of law and human rights and produce weekly reports.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants to the United Nations Internship Programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: 1) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent or higher such Master's degree or equivalent, Ph.D or post-graduate degree). 2) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent). No working experience is required to apply for this United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. Work experiences as well as interests, skills and knowledge in the following areas are desirable: - Rule of law, law, human rights, international affairs, gender equality - Attention to detail and a passion for leadership support - Policy work, field experience, executive support
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required.
Additional Information
Not available.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to analyze a complex issue? | This question assesses your analytical skills and ability to extract information from complex data. | Provide a specific example and explain your thought process in breaking down the issue. |
| How do you ensure your written communication is clear and effective? | The interviewer wants to know about your writing skills and attention to detail. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why are you interested in working in the field of rule of law and human rights? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a situation where you had to work under pressure. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a successful project you participated in? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |