Political Affairs Intern: Support to Peacebuilding Impact Hub and Peacebuilding Commission Support Branch

Internship

Overview

Support the Peacebuilding Impact Hub and Peacebuilding Commission.

You have:

• Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
• Knowledge of French is an asset.
• Interns must provide a motivational statement including specific details about their degree and graduation date.
• Interns are responsible for travel, visa, accommodation and living expenses.

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

Expected duration

3-6 months. Desired start date is 15 May 2026, or sooner.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duration of the internship is for three (3) months with a possibility of extension to six (6) months. This internship is UNPAID in person and full-time (35 hours per week), on the United Nations premise working arrangement from (New York, USA). This internship is designed to be full-time and in-person but can be adjusted based on the needs of the successful candidate to part-time (20 hours per week). The Peacebuilding and Peace Support Office would like to recruit interns to support the work the Peacebuilding Impact Hub and Peacebuilding Commission Support Branch. Tasks for the Peacebuilding Impact Hub will include: •Supports the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, etc. for the Peacebuilding Impact Hub; •Monitors actions taken by intergovernmental groups, UN organizations, government and non-governmental organizations related to peacebuilding efforts. •Supports policy development; the assessments of issues and trends, and the preparation of evaluations or research activities and studies, •Supports preparation of various written outputs, e.g. background papers, analysis, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. Supports the drafting and publication of the Peacebuilding Impact Hub’s Global Overview Report, and production of the Peacebuilding Impact Hub’s Knowledge products. •Supports outreach activities; designs and conducts training workshops, seminars, etc., makes presentations on assigned topics/activities •Supports team members efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. •May perform other duties as required. Tasks for the Peacebuilding Commission Support Branch will include: •Researches, compiles and summarizes background materials for use in preparation of meetings, reports, summaries, etc.; •Assists in the coordination of service-wide activities (meetings, training, etc.), special projects and events; •Supports the management and development of internal databases; updates website; generates a variety of standard and non-standard statistical and other reports from various databases; •Assists in the preparation of presentation materials using appropriate technology/software; •Performs a variety of administrative duties, as requested. The branch strives to offer interns an opportunity to work independently with substantive issues while also assisting colleagues in the day-to-day operations of the office. The intern will be encouraged to actively explore relevant training options from the wide range of training courses being offered on an on-going basis to UN staff at Headquarters. PBPSO aims to offer interns an opportunity to work independently on substantive issues while also assisting colleagues in the day-to-day operations of the office.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree 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 French is an asset. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Additional Information

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Applicants who have previously served six months, in total, as an intern in one or more UN Common Systems cannot be engaged as an intern. Applicants who are children, siblings, and sons or daughters-in-law (including stepchildren, half-siblings, or stepsiblings) of an active staff member in a UN Common System cannot be engaged as an intern. In your Motivational Statement, please indicate when you would like to start your internship. Please note that the start and end dates are flexible. A complete online application is required. The Motivational Statement must also include: • Title of degree you are currently pursuing. • Graduation Date (When will you be graduating/have graduated from the programme?) • Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship • Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.

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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