Political Affairs Intern

Contract

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

Work Location

UN Secretariat

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend conferences and meetings, take notes, and craft summary reports, minutes, notes, and outline follow-up actions. • Assist in organizing events, both online and on-site, providing support for tasks associated with administration, coordination, and travel logistics. • Conduct research and policy analysis within the areas of Division's interest • Assist in preparing reports, concept papers, policy documents, talking points, articles, presentations and other materials. • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills

Be computer literate in standard software applications Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. • 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.

Languages

Not available.

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.