Intern Political Affairs
Assist with planning and organizing events related to political affairs.
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Overview
Assist with planning and organizing events related to political affairs.
You have:
- Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate degree programme in relevant fields such as political science or international relations.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
- Knowledge of French is an asset, as it is one of the working languages of the UN.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
New York
Expected duration
3 to 6 months starting in September 2024
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the internship position encompass all aspects of the Directorate’s work. These responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: • Assist in planning and organising meetings, briefings, roundtables, seminars and other CTED events • Assist in preparing documents arrangements for the organization of CTC/CTED meetings, briefings, roundtables, seminars and other events: • Assist in preparing background notes, talking points for meetings, missions and other events attended by CTED staff; • Conducting research to contribute to CTED analytical products on trends and developments in terrorism and counter-terrorism. • Research, draft and update country profiles and other background documents in preparation for high-level meetings and other events; • Assist with preparing infographics and visual aids for CTED documents and presentations; • Attend and take notes at meetings, conferences and other events; assist in the preparation of summaries and reports of discussions; • Assist in other ad-hoc activities as instructed.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants must be enrolled in graduate degree programme in political science, international relations law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area (e.g., LLB., JD, LLM, PhD) international affairs, or political science.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this internship, fluency in written and spoken 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 conduct research for a project? | This question assesses your research skills and how you apply them to real-world situations. | Provide a specific example where your research contributed significantly to a project or decision. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when handling multiple deadlines? | The interviewer wants to see your time management and organizational skills in action. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe an experience where you had to work on a team project. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work in political affairs and counter-terrorism? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you dealt with a challenging situation in a meeting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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