Intern - Political Affairs
Assist in political affairs by conducting research and supporting documentation preparation for meetings.
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Overview
Assist in political affairs by conducting research and supporting documentation preparation for meetings.
You have:
- Candidate must be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
- 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.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
- Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.
- A complete online application is required.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
This position is located in HQ New York. The hybrid or remote setting of the internship may be flexible based on the request by the successful candidate.
Expected duration
The expected duration of assignment is 3 - 6 months. The desired start date is 1 April 2024.
Duties and Responsibilities
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background; the nature of specific projects, and the internship duration. Duties may include, but are not limited to: • Assist in drafting and preparing official documents and correspondence - background papers, talking points, briefing materials, speeches; • Attend and take notes during trainings, conferences and meetings; • Assist with preparations and logistics for trainings, conferences and meetings; • Assist with inter-active presentations; • Conduct research; • Conduct media analysis; • Research and compile statistics on various topics; TOR: 24-Department of Political Affairs and Peace-building-227248-Intern Page 2 of 4 • Assist with EAD institutional memory database; • Gather, analyse and update country specific information; • Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications/special skills
Candidate must be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
Languages
Not available.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of a time you conducted research for a project? | This question assesses your research skills and ability to gather relevant information. | Describe the project, your research methods, and the impact of your findings. |
| Tell us about a time you had to prepare and present information to a group. How did you ensure clarity and engagement? | This seeks to evaluate your communication skills and ability to engage an audience. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when you have multiple deadlines? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to adapt your approach based on feedback. What did you change? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What interests you about working in political affairs and peace-building? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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