Political Affairs - Intern

Job Description

Work Location

• In-Person, New York, United States

Expected Duration

• Up to six (6) months

Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce minutes of working group meetings and other IASMN-related discussions
• Produce weekly briefings on relevant security developments worldwide
• Conduct preliminary research to respond to queries on various security policy issues
• Contribute to the production of a guide on security for personnel of the United Nations Security Management System
• Research existing and potential donors/partners and key security-related funding trends
• Update digital database to capture donor priorities, funding trends, and donor intelligence relevant to UNDSS’s mandate
• Contribute to preparing donor meetings, briefings, and advocacy events by drafting background notes, presentations, and supporting follow-up actions
• Fulfill other duties as required

Qualifications/Special Skills

• Must meet one of the following:
• • Enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
  • Enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent)
  • Graduated with a university degree (as defined above)
• Submit a completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile)
• Cover Note must include:
  • Title of current degree
  • Graduation date
  • IT skills and software proficiency
  • Top three areas of interest
  • Explanation of why the candidate is best for this internship
  • Explanation of interest in the UN Internship Programme
• Online Personal History Profile must include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references
• Must not be a child or sibling of a UN staff member (unless conditions for separation of work units/supervision are respected)
• Adhere to all UN rules, regulations, and administrative instructions
• Provide UN with copy of all materials prepared during the internship; UN holds property rights to such materials
• Respect UN impartiality and independence; do not communicate or use information for personal gain
• Computer literacy in standard software applications (MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication, including report and presentation preparation
• Applicants are not required to have professional work experience but should have relevant field of study
• Must be a student in final year or have completed Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. Programme

Languages

• Fluency in English (oral and written) required
• Knowledge of French desirable

Intern Specific Text

• Interns are not financially remunerated by the UN
• Costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or sponsoring institutions
• Non-citizens or non-permanent residents may require a visa and/or work/employment authorization
• Successful candidates should discuss specific visa requirements before accepting the internship

Deadline : Oct 13, 2025