Political Affairs Officer
Conduct research and assist with drafting for the Political Affairs Office.
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Overview
Conduct research and assist with drafting for the Political Affairs Office.
You have:
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).
- Be computer literate in standard software applications.
- Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
- Knowledge of the other working languages of the UN Secretariat is an advantage.
- Knowledge of local languages (Albanian/Serbian) 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
Pristina
Expected duration
6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the guidance of Chief OPA, the Political Affairs intern will be responsible for the following duties: • Conduct research and analysis of information contained in communications and publications received from different sources, including the press and on social media. • Assist OPA officials with drafting analytical research papers, background papers, and other materials in the area of responsibility. • Prepares summaries of articles and reports from a wide variety of sources. • Accompany OPA officials to official meetings as needed. • Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, one of the following requirements must be met: (1) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or (2) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent). Be computer literate in standard software applications. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. The applicant’s training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during the internship.
Languages
Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other working languages of the UN Secretariat is an advantage. Knowledge of local languages (Albanian/Serbian) 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 your research experience and how it has prepared you for this internship? | The interviewer is assessing your relevant skills and background for conducting research. | Discuss specific projects or coursework that involved research, emphasizing your methodology and findings. |
| How would you handle working with teams from diverse cultural backgrounds? | The interviewer wants to gauge your ability to work in a multicultural environment. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to summarize large volumes of information effectively? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why are you interested in the Political Affairs field, and how do you see this internship contributing to your career goals? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to quickly learn new software or tools. What was your approach? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you believe are the important qualities for someone working in the political affairs sector? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when faced with multiple deadlines? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a successful group project you were part of? What role did you play? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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