Political Affairs Intern

Assist in political affairs and event organization within the UN environment.

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UN CTED - Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate

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New York (United States of America)

Internship

Application deadline 8 months ago: Saturday 1 Nov 2025 at 03:59 UTC

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Overview

Assist in political affairs and event organization within the UN environment.

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Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate degree programme in political science, international relations, disarmament, security, conflict resolution or related area.
Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an asset.

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Details

Work Location

New York

Expected duration

3 to 6 months to start in November 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

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.

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.

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Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you helped organize an event or meeting. What was your role?	This question assesses your organizational skills and team involvement.	Provide details about your specific tasks and your contributions.
How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects?	This evaluates your time management and prioritization skills.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a research project you have completed? What challenges did you face?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to prepare for a meeting or presentation?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain how you would communicate complex information to a non-expert audience.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to work with people from diverse backgrounds. How did you ensure effective communication?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use for note-taking during meetings?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
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