Political Affairs Intern - Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure (May 2025)

Support UN leadership initiatives in a flexible, unpaid internship focused on peace and security.

Your Role:

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct online research to update the database of potential candidates for senior leadership positions.
• Support database clean-up and reviews of profiles for selection processes.
• Prepare mission and country profiles with background documentation.
• Assist with outreach initiatives and prepare meeting documents and promotional materials.
• Monitor and report on global leadership news within the UN and other organizations.
• Collect data on leadership trends and support the preparation of internal reports.
• Attend webinars and produce summaries.
• Provide support to ongoing projects such as leadership support initiatives and onboarding processes.

About You:

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school program or the final academic year of a first university degree program.
• Demonstrated interest in the work of the United Nations, especially in peace and security.
• Ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
• Knowledge of data management and graphic/visual editing software is highly desired.
• Ability to draft news articles and design surveys is required.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required; knowledge of an additional UN language is an advantage.

Compensation & Benefits:

The internship is unpaid. Interns are responsible for their travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses. The UN encourages female candidates to apply and is committed to gender balance and diversity.

Training & Development:

Interns will have opportunities to attend webinars and information sessions, enhancing their understanding of UN operations and leadership trends.

Career Progression:

This internship provides valuable experience in UN operations and leadership support, potentially aiding future career opportunities within international organizations.

How to Apply:

Submit a complete online application including a Motivational Statement with your degree title, graduation date, and reasons for applying. Include past work experiences, IT skills, and three references in your Personal History Profile.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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