Intern Political Affairs
Assist in political analysis and research activities for the UN.
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Overview
Assist in political analysis and research activities for the UN.
You have:
- Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate degree programme in political science, international relations, disarmament, security, conflict resolution or related area.
- Strong research and analytical abilities are required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
- Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an asset.
- Experience in data visualization is considered a valuable asset.
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 Headquarters
Expected duration
3 to 6 months starting in June 2025. Interns work five days a week (35 hours) in person or remotely under the supervision of a staff member in the office to which they are assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities
The internship is in the Political Analysis and Research Unit of the Assessment and Technical Assistance Office (ATA Office). 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 organizing meetings, briefings, roundtables, seminars and other CTED events; • Assist in preparing documents needed for setting up 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; • Research, draft and update country profiles and other background documents in preparation for high-level meetings and other events; • Attend and take notes at meetings, conferences and other relevant 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 a graduate degree programme in political science, international relations, disarmament, security, conflict resolution or related area (e.g., LLB., JD, LLM, PhD.) in international affairs or political science. The ideal candidate will have strong research and analytical abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a keen interest in political affairs, with experience in data visualization considered a valuable asset for translating complex political information into compelling visual formats.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this internship, fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an asset.
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 research project you worked on during your studies? | To assess your capability in conducting research, particularly in political science. | Detail the objectives, methods used, and outcomes of the project. |
| How would you handle a situation where you need to summarize complex information for a report? | This question evaluates your ability to distill complex topics into understandable formats. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain an instance where you had to present information visually. What tools did you use? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What interests you about political affairs and how does it relate to this internship? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to work under a tight deadline. How did you manage it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| In a team setting, how do you ensure effective collaboration and communication? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to prepare for meetings and ensure all necessary materials are ready? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of an event you helped organize? What role did you play? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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