Political Affairs Intern
Assist in political affairs by drafting documents and conducting research.
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Overview
Assist in political affairs by drafting documents and conducting research.
You have:
- Applicants must be a student in the final year of university degree or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. Programme.
- Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
- Fluency in Arabic is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of another UN official 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
In-person New York
Expected duration
3-6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The Political Affairs intern will work under the overall guidance of the Chief of MEU and direct supervision of the internship coordinator. This internship is unpaid and is designed to be full- time and in-person at the New York duty station. Interns will be assigned to a primary supervisor and are expected to adhere to the established official working hours five days per week with one hour for lunch break. The manager may consider some flexible time arrangements at the request of the successful candidates. Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background, the intern's assigned tasks, and the internship period. The intern shall undertake the following duties which may include, but are not limited to: • Provide assistance in drafting and preparing official documents, summaries, talking points, speeches, remarks and web content; • Attend and summarize conferences and meetings; • Conduct research, including document, media and internet searches; • Provide assistance during conferences and meetings; • Fulfill other duties as required.
Qualifications/special skills
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 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.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Fluency in Arabic is highly desirable. Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.
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 an experience where you had to draft an important document? | The interviewer wants to assess your drafting skills and attention to detail. | Detail a specific instance, focusing on the outcome of the document and your role in its creation. |
| How do you prioritize your tasks when dealing with multiple deadlines? | This question evaluates your time management and organizational skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What research methods do you consider most effective for gathering political information? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell me about a time when you had to summarize complex information for a diverse audience. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you want to intern with the United Nations specifically? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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