Job Description
Work Location
- United Nations Headquarters
Expected Duration
- 3 to 6 months
- Starting September 2025
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the internship encompass all aspects of the Directorate’s work. These may include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting in analysing and interpreting international, regional, and domestic legal instruments
- Assisting in planning and organizing meetings, briefings, roundtables, seminars, and other CTED events
- Supporting the preparation and logistical arrangements for CTC/CTED meetings and events
- Preparing background notes and talking points for meetings, missions, and events attended by CTED staff
- Conducting research to support CTED analytical products on trends and developments in terrorism and counter-terrorism
- Researching, drafting, and updating country profiles and background documents for high-level meetings
- Assisting with the preparation of infographics and visual aids for CTED documents and presentations
- Attending and taking notes at meetings, conferences, and other events; preparing summaries and reports
- Performing other ad-hoc tasks as instructed
- An interest in counterterrorism issues or international criminal law is desirable
Qualifications / Special Skills
- Enrolled in a graduate school programme (Master’s or equivalent), or
- In the final academic year of a first-level university degree programme (Bachelor’s or equivalent), or
- Have graduated from such a programme and, if selected, can begin the internship within one year of graduation
- Fields of study preferred: law, political science, international relations, social sciences, or related fields
Languages
- Fluency in English (oral and written) is required
- Knowledge of another UN language is desirable
Additional Information
- Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations
- Travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or their sponsoring institution
- Non-citizen/permanent resident interns may need to secure the appropriate visa and work authorization
- Selected candidates should confirm specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer
Deadline : Jul 25, 2025
