Political Affairs - Intern

Job Description

Work Location

• New York, USA

Expected Duration

• 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

• UNPAID internship, designed to be full-time and in-person; part-time, remote, or hybrid arrangements may be considered upon request.
• Interns are assigned to the Regional Disarmament, Information and Outreach Branch under the supervision of a primary supervisor.
• Adhere to official working hours: five days per week, with a one-hour lunch break.

Daily Responsibilities May Include

• Assist in drafting and preparing official documents, summaries, talking points, speeches, remarks, and web content.
• Conduct document, media, and internet research.
• Provide assistance during conferences and meetings.
• Develop media products for web and social networking platforms.
• Contribute to content management and the development of disarmament stories for the Office’s website and social media channels.

Qualifications / Special Skills

• Must meet one of the following at the time of application:
• • Enrolled in or completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
  • Enrolled in or completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).

Languages

• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
• Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
• UN official languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

Additional Information

• Not available.

Intern-Specific Notes

• Interns are not financially remunerated.
• Costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or their sponsoring institution.
• Non-citizens or non-permanent residents may require appropriate visa and work authorization.
• Successful candidates should verify visa requirements before accepting the internship.

Deadline : Nov 28, 2025