Political Affairs Interns – Coordination and analysis

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 Full-time

Expected duration

Six months

Duties and Responsibilities

The internship is for an ideal period of six-months with a start date of 3 September 2024. Designed to be in-person and full-time (35 hours per week) reporting to the organizational unit: DPPA-DPO-SS/UNOCC/Prevention, UNHQ- New York, US. We seek motivated interns to support the work of the United Nations Operations and Crisis Centre (UNOCC). The UNOCC is a multi-party entity reporting to the Under-Secretary-General (USG) for Policy in the Executive Office of the Secretary-General (EOSG), and on peacekeeping matters to the USG for Peace Operations in the Department of Peace Operations. The UNOCC supports UN senior leadership decision-making through the delivery of situational awareness, cross-pillar analytics, preventive engagement, and crisis and risk management. Interns report to full-time professional staff in the UNOCC Prevention Team and support the preparation of Regional Monthly Reviews, the primary UN Headquarters decision-making process for cross-pillar preventive action, and Close Monitoring reports. • Support the monitoring and analysis (qualitative and quantitative) of country and thematic risks, aligned to UN system-wide priorities. • Assist in preparing visual slides and analytics (charts, graphs, infographics, maps) for senior UN leadership using standard methodology and templates: help process, organize, and transcribe structured surveys to support evidence-based decision making. • Assist in the preparation of talking points and other senior-level correspondence; participate in meetings and prepare summaries; support the tracking and analysis of senior-level decisions and their implementation. • Identify data sources, maintain, and develop data sets, dashboards, and standard briefing material. • Support delivery of presentations to Member States, including by compiling, processing, and visualizing information in a collaborative setting under time pressure Applicants are not required to have professional work experience, but are encouraged to list relevant experience in their application, as well as interests, skills, and knowledge in the areas below: • International affairs, policy analysis, human rights • Experience in analysis, analytical tools, and statistical techniques • Presentation and data visualization skills • Data competency and knowledge

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). The field of study must be closely related to the type of internship you are applying for. 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. Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Excel, MS Teams, and SharePoint. Data analysis and visualization skills and proficiency in related software applications (e.g. Microsoft Power BI, Tableau) are a strong advantage. Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter. Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

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

We recruit interns throughout the year for assignments of at least three months, with the possibility to extend up to six months. In your Motivational Statement, please indicate when you would like to start your internship; start and end dates are flexible. A complete online application (Motivational Statement and Personal History Profile) is required; incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Motivational Statement must include: - • Degree you are pursuing/received • Graduation date • Explanation of your interest in the internship and why you are the best candidate • Explanation of how your interests, skills and experiences match the job description • Any regional, country-specific, or thematic issue expertise • Relevant digital skills and software applications you are proficient in • Your availability to attend in-person in New York In your Personal History Profile, please 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.