Intern - Political Affairs
Assist with research and administrative tasks to support political affairs.
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Overview
Assist with research and administrative tasks to support political affairs.
You have:
- Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school program or be enrolled in the final year of a first university degree program.
- Must be computer literate in standard software applications.
- Fluency in English and Arabic is required, knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds.
- No prior work experience is required, training and education are considered.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
Doha, Qatar
Expected duration
The duration of internship is 3 months and the desired starting date is 31 March 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities
The mandate and work of the office derives from General Assembly resolution 51/77 and subsequent General Assembly resolutions, as well as successive Security Council resolutions on children and armed conflict. The role of the SRSG-CAAC is to strengthen the protection of children affected by armed conflict, raise awareness, promote the collection of information about the plight of children affected by war and foster international cooperation to improve their protection. This internship is located in the United Nations Analysis and Outreach Hub on Children and Armed Conflict in Doha. The intern will report to the Head of the Analysis and Outreach Hub and work closely with the team on various projects and initiatives related to the OSRSG-CAAC mandate. The internship is UNPAID and full-time (35h/week). A part-time modality may be considered depending on the intern's status. Responsibilities within the delegated authority the Political Affairs Intern will perform the following duties: • Conduct research and reference searches on various issues related to the children and armed conflict mandate, including on political and security developments and humanitarian issues • Participate in meetings with stakeholders and contribute to collaborative projects and initiatives. • Attend and take notes at conferences and meetings • Assist in servicing conferences and meetings • Assist in preparing reports, concept papers, policy documents, talking points, articles and other materials • Perform other duties including administrative tasks as needed
Qualifications/special skills
Education To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (1) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, (2) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent). Be computer literate in standard software applications; Applicants should be able to demonstrate a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. In addition, candidates should have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Work Experience No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course works or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in both English and Arabic are required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Additional Information
Terms of the internship programme: -The duration of this internship is three months. - Interns are expected to work on a full-time basis in the entity that has selected them, under the supervision of a staff member at an appropriate level. The working hours will be discussed with your supervisor at the time of the interview. Internships may be undertaken on the basis of flexible working arrangements if the receiving entity agrees in writing to accept an intern on the basis of flexible working arrangements. - Interns serving in one entity do not have a right to transfer to another entity. - Full provisions related to the conditions and terms of the United Nations Internship Programme can be accessed on the following link: https://undocs.org/ST/AI/2020/1 . - Potential candidates will be contacted by the Hiring Manager directly for further consideration. A completed online application (Cover Note and Candidate Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include: - Title of degree you are currently pursuing - Graduation date from your current program - List of IT skills and programmes you are proficient in - List your top three areas of interest/department preferences - Explain why you are the best candidate - Explain your interest in the UN Internship Programme in your Candidate Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences (if any), skills, and three references. Due to a high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted. Assessment - Potential candidates will be contacted by the Hiring Manager directly for further consideration. SPECIAL NOTICE Qatari nationals are strongly encouraged to apply for internships related to their studies and/or skills and expertise.
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 assesses your research skills and ability to gather pertinent information. | Provide a specific example of how you approached the research, the resources you used, and what the outcome was. |
| How would you handle a disagreement with a team member from a different cultural background? | The interviewer wants to assess your cultural sensitivity and conflict resolution skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What interests you most about working with the United Nations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of writing a report or formal document? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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