Intern - Political Affairs

Internship

Overview

Undertake research and support on political matters related to the Middle East.

You have:

• Be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme.
• Be computer literate in standard software applications including MS Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
• Must have authorization to work in the country where the internship will be undertaken.

Contract

This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.

Work Location

In person / New York

Expected duration

The duration of the internship is 4 months and the desired start date is 26 September 2026, or sooner.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Intern shall undertake the following duties which may include, but are not limited to: • Monitor political, socio-economic, humanitarian and other relevant developments in the Middle East region. • Provide research analysis on policy issues related to the nexus of peace and security with development. • Contribute to the drafting of notes, background papers, talking points, speeches and other materials on peace and security issues relevant to the Middle East region, including for MED leadership. • Participate in working groups, meetings, conferences, consultations with other DPPA-DPO divisions and other UN entities, as relevant; and take notes of the proceedings. • Provide support for meetings convened by the Middle East Division. • Provides support to Special Political Missions and/or UNCTs in non-mission settings in the Middle East region, as appropriate. • Perform other related duties, as required. The duration of the internship is for four (4) months with a possibility of extension. This internship is UNPAID, 30 hours per week in person and on the United Nations premise working arrangement from (New York, USA).

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent). In addition, interested candidates must: - Be computer literate in standard software applications including MS Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point); - Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and, - 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. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required.

Additional Information

The United Nations does not provide financial remuneration to interns. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents, or not currently in the United States on a nonimmigrant visa status will be required to obtain a G-4 visa. If already in the United States of America on another non-immigrant visa status other than G-4, interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa and, if required, employment authorization, allowing them to undertake the internship. For internships outside the United States, interns who are not citizens of the country, permanent residents, or not currently in the country's nonimmigrant visa status will be required to obtain a valid visa and work permit, allowing them to undertake the internship. The United Nations must ensure all applicants for an internship, regardless of citizenship or national origin, are authorized to work in the country where the internship will be undertaken, either remotely, hybrid, or at a UN-premise duty station. Before resuming an internship, the applicant must submit proof of visa and/or work authorization. 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 the UN Secretariat cannot be engaged as an intern.

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.

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