Support Relating to Counter-Terrorism-Public Information Intern (Start ASAP)

Your role

Internship Details:

The internship is for 3-6 months. This internship is unpaid in person and full-time (35 hours per week), on the United Nations premises 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) and/or remote. A full-time internship is for an initial period of three months and a part-time internship is for an initial of four months. Internships may be extended up to a maximum of six months depending on the needs of the Division.

The Office:

This internship is located in the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) was established by the General Assembly in June 2017. The Office has five main functions:

• Provide leadership on the General Assembly counter-terrorism mandates across the United Nations System
• Enhance coordination and coherence across the 45 Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force entities to ensure the balanced implementation of the four pillars of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy
• Strengthen the delivery of UN counter-terrorism capacity-building assistance to Member States
• Improve visibility, advocacy, and resource mobilization for UN counterterrorism efforts
• Ensure that due priority is given to counter-terrorism across the UN System and that the important work on preventing violent extremism is firmly rooted in the UN Global Strategy.

The overall aim of the Centre is to support Member States in the implementation of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy through capacity building. The internship is situated within the Countering Terrorism Section of UNCCT, which deals with issues such as Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), Border Security and Management (BSM), Cybersecurity and New Technology, and Preventing and Responding to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)/Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN).

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Intern reports to a Head Unit in the Section, under the overall supervision of the Chief of the Countering-Terrorism Section.

The intern will perform the following functions:

• Design and develop visibility and communications materials, including PowerPoint presentations, infographics, data visualizations, brochures, posters, banners, invitations, flyers, and awareness and learning materials as needed.
• Design communication materials for digital platforms, including social media and websites.
• Provide design and layout services, including rounds of revision and quality control, for official reports and publications.
• Create graphically engaging reports, presentations, and other materials.
• Participate in organizing and/or setting up for special events as necessary.
• Support the formatting and design of files and documents in Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop; and Microsoft package, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Collaborate with other members of the Office, including the communications team, to ensure synergy across departments and offices.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

About you

Qualifications/Skills Required:

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
• Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent)
• The field of study must be closely related to the type of internship you are applying for .
• Applicants must be students in the final year of their first university degree (bachelor's or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Masters, or PH.D. Programme.
• Proficient in standard word processing and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or similar
• Be proficient in standard office automation equipment, scanners, printers, etc.

Additional Requirements/Information:

• Have demonstrated a 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 includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
• Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work. experience.
• 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 an additional UN language is an asset.
• Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations.

Additional Information:

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving a 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.

Intern specific text:

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.

Compensation & Benefits

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.

If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following benefits:

• Rental subsidy
• Dependency allowances
• Travel and shipping expenses
• Danger pay and rest and recuperation break
• Health insurance
• Holidays and leave
• Retirement pension

Training & development

Interns receive comprehensive training in Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office, focusing on design and layout services. They gain hands-on experience creating communication materials for various platforms and events, ensuring high-quality revisions and synergy across departments. This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop professional skills in a real-world counter-terrorism context.

Career Progression

At the United Nations USA, career progression starts at entry-level positions, advancing through merit-based categories reflecting greater responsibilities. Interns gain essential practical experience and skills, contributing to peace, sustainable development, and human rights.

Staff are supported and encouraged to develop their unique career paths at the United Nations. The program emphasizes mentorship and professional development, preparing interns for future roles within the UN and beyond.

How to apply

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. reviewed. 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.

Sources

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• careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription
• careers.un.org/payandbenefits
• un.org/career-development
• instagram.com/uncareers
• youtube.com/unitednations