Political Affairs Intern
Assist in disarmament research and document preparations
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Overview
Assist in disarmament research and document preparations
You have:
- Be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
- Be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent)
- Field of study must be closely related to the internship type
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required
- Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
United Nations, New York
Expected duration
6 months from starting date of 11 November 2024
Duties and Responsibilities
The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) is seeking for qualified interns for a maximum internship of 6 months, depending on the needs of UNODA and the willingness of applicant. UNODA advises and assists the Secretary-General in the discharge of his responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations and the implements mandates given by the General Assembly, the Security Council and other organs of the United Nations system, in the area of disarmament and related security. For more information, please refer to: .https://disarmament.unoda.org/ This internship is unpaid and is designed to be full-time and in-person at the New York duty station. The manager may allow part-time, remote or hybrid internships at the request of the successful candidate. The Intern, under the supervision of a primary supervisor, shall be assigned to the Regional Disarmament, Information and Outreach Branch and must adhere to the established official working hours five days per week with one hour for lunch break. Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background; the intern's assigned Branch within UNODA as well as the internship period. Interns shall undertake the following duties which may include, but are not limited to: • Assistance in drafting and preparing official documents, summaries, talking points, speeches, remarks and web content. • Document, media and internet research. • Assistance during conferences and meetings. • Assistance in developing media products for web and social networking platforms. • Assistance in developing content management and development of disarmament stories through information posted on the Office's website and through social media channels.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants to the United Nations Internship Programme must at the time of application 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). Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
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 time when you had to conduct research for a project? | The interviewer wants to assess your research skills and methodology. | Provide a specific example, focusing on the approach you took and the outcomes. |
| How would you handle multiple tasks with tight deadlines? | This question evaluates your time management and prioritization skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What interests you most about working in disarmament and political affairs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to prepare a document or presentation. What steps did you take? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure that you communicate effectively in a team setting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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