Intern Political Affairs
Assist in various political affairs and counter-terrorism initiatives at UN
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Overview
Assist in various political affairs and counter-terrorism initiatives at UN
You have:
- Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) in relevant areas.
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent).
- Have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required for this internship.
- Fluency in French is a plus for this internship.
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 to start mid-November 2024.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision and guidance of the Special Assistant of the Assistant-Secretary-General, Executive Director of CTED, the Intern may be responsible for the following duties: • Proactively contributing suggestions and ideas that will add value to CTED Office of the Executive Director; • Assisting in preparing background notes, talking points for meetings, missions and other events attended by the Executive Director; • Attending and taking notes at meetings, conferences and other events where the Executive Director participates in; assisting in the preparation of summaries and reports of discussions; analyzing issues of concern raised by relevant stakeholders in the area of counter-terrorism; • Assisting in gathering, selecting and analyzing data contained in communication and publications received from different sources, including the UN meetings, reports of international and regional organizations, and the press. • Assisting the Special Assistant in her activities to support the Executive Director; • Assisting in preparing documents needed for setting up arrangements for the organization of CTC/CTED meetings, workshops and seminars. • Taking on other special projects as assigned.
Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) in the areas of political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area; (b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); (c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for this internship.
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 situation where you had to gather and analyze data from various sources? | This question assesses your analytical skills and ability to work with information from different contexts. | Provide a clear example of your experience and highlight your analytical methods. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when you have multiple deadlines? | The interviewer wants to understand your time management skills and your ability to work under pressure. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell me about a time you contributed to a team project. What was your role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you keep yourself informed about current international issues and policies? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging situation you faced during your studies and how you overcame it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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