Political Affairs Intern
Assist in various aspects of the Directorate's work, including research and event planning.
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Overview
Assist in various aspects of the Directorate's work, including research and event planning.
You have:
- Assist in planning and organizing meetings, briefings, roundtables, seminars and other CTED events.
- Conduct research to contribute to CTED analytical products on trends and developments in terrorism and counter-terrorism.
- Attend and take notes at meetings, conferences and other events; assist in preparing summaries and reports.
- Assist with preparing infographics and visual aids for CTED documents and presentations.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
New York
Expected duration
3 to 6 months March 2026
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 organising meetings, briefings, roundtables, seminars and other CTED events • Assist in preparing documents 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; • Conducting research to contribute to CTED analytical products on trends and developments in terrorism and counter-terrorism. • Research, draft and update country profiles and other background documents in preparation for high-level meetings and other events; • Assist with preparing infographics and visual aids for CTED documents and presentations; • Attend and take notes at meetings, conferences and other events; assist in the preparation of summaries and reports of discussions; • Assist in other ad-hoc activities as instructed.
Qualifications/special skills
1
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe an experience where you had to plan an event or organize a meeting? | This question evaluates your organizational skills and experience with event planning. | Detail your specific role in the planning process and how you ensured the event's success. |
| How do you approach conducting research for a project? | This assesses your research skills and methodology. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to take notes during a meeting. How did you ensure accuracy? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever created infographics or visual presentations? What was the goal? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell me about a time when you had to work collaboratively in a team. What role did you play? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your understanding of the trends in terrorism and counter-terrorism? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of how you handle multiple priorities or tight deadlines. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why are you interested in an internship with the United Nations specifically in Political Affairs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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