NGO Liaison, Political Affairs and Parterships Section - Intern

Job Description

Work Location

• Switzerland – UNOG NGO Liaison Unit

Expected Duration

• 3 to 6 months
• Internship expected to start on 5 January 2026
• Full-time and unpaid, five working days per week

Duties and Responsibilities
The internship is located in the Office of the Director-General, within the NGO Liaison Unit of the Political Affairs and Partnerships Section in Geneva.
Under the supervision of the Chief of Section or Unit, the intern will:

• Conduct research and draft or update NGO profiles and background notes in preparation for meetings with NGOs in Geneva.
• Assist in organizing NGO meetings at the Palais des Nations, liaising with relevant UN colleagues.
• Monitor NGO participation in UN meetings in Geneva, particularly the sessions of the Human Rights Council and its mechanisms, and take notes during side events.
• Attend and take notes at strategic meetings or public events involving NGOs, and prepare concise summaries.
• Support preparation of communication tools, including the monthly newsletter to NGOs, guidelines, flyers, and website updates to facilitate civil society engagement with the UN.
• Conduct research on thematic issues relevant to the Office of the Director-General and assist in drafting talking points, speeches, and correspondence for the Director-General or Chief of Unit.
• Contribute to drafting annual report articles and other communication materials.
• Provide administrative and substantive support to the Unit and perform ad hoc tasks as requested.

Qualifications / Special Skills
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); or
• Be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).

Additional requirements:

• Field of study should be closely related to the internship area.
• Good knowledge of standard software applications, particularly MS Word and MS Teams.
• Strong drafting and communication skills are desirable.
• Applicants must provide proof of enrolment or completion of studies upon request.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Fluency in both English and French (oral and written) is required.

Additional Information

• Not available.

Internship Conditions

• 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.
• Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the host country must obtain the appropriate visa and work authorization.
• Successful candidates should confirm visa requirements before accepting the internship offer

Deadline : Nov 5, 2025