The internship is UNPAID, full-time (35 hours per week), and in-person.
Interns will be placed in the Peacebuilding Commission Support Branch (PCSB) and report to the Senior Political Affairs Officer(s).
Tasks include:
Research, compile, and summarize background materials for meetings, reports, and summaries.
Assist in coordinating service-wide activities, including meetings, training, special projects, and events.
Support management and development of internal databases; update the website; generate standard and non-standard statistical and other reports.
Assist in preparing presentation materials using appropriate technology/software.
Perform various administrative duties as requested.
Interns are encouraged to work independently on substantive issues while supporting day-to-day office operations.
Interns are also encouraged to explore relevant training options offered to UN staff at Headquarters.
Qualifications/Special Skills
Applicants must meet one of the following:
Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate program (second university degree or higher).
Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
Field of study should be closely related to the internship.
Applicants must provide proof of enrollment or completion; official certificate to be provided at a later stage.
Languages
Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
Knowledge of French is an asset.
Official UN languages include Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.
Additional Information
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants cannot have previously served a total of six months or more as an intern in one or more UN Common System organizations.
Applicants who are children, siblings, or sons/daughters-in-law (including stepchildren or half-siblings) of active UN staff cannot be engaged as interns.
The Motivational Statement must include:
Title of degree currently pursued
Expected or completed graduation date
Explanation of why the applicant is the best candidate for this internship
Explanation of interest in the United Nations Internship Programme
Online Personal History Profile must include all past work experience, IT skills, and three references.
Intern Specific Information
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
Costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or their sponsoring institution.
Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the host country may need to obtain appropriate visas or work/employment authorizations.
Successful candidates should confirm visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
Deadline : Nov 14, 2025
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Applications for this position must be completed on the recruiting organization's website.
