Public Information Intern: Support Relating to Counter-Terrorism (Hybrid)

Job Description

• Flexible (Hybrid, all remote, or in-person)

• 3-6 months
• Desired start date: 17 March 2025, or sooner

The internship is for 3-6 months and is UNPAID.

• It is full-time (35 hours per week), in-person at the United Nations premises in New York, USA.
• However, the working arrangement can be adjusted to part-time (20 hours per week) based on the needs of the successful candidate.
• A full-time internship is for an initial period of three months, and a part-time internship is for an initial period of four months.
• Internships may be extended up to a maximum of six months, depending on the needs of the Division.

This internship is located in the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) at United Nations Headquarters in New York.

The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) was established by the General Assembly in June 2017. The Office has five main functions:

1. Provide leadership on the General Assembly counter-terrorism mandates across the United Nations System
2. Enhance coordination and coherence across the 45 Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force entities to ensure the balanced implementation of the four pillars of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy
3. Strengthen the delivery of UN counter-terrorism capacity-building assistance to Member States
4. Improve visibility, advocacy, and resource mobilization for UN counter-terrorism efforts
5. Ensure that due priority is given to counter-terrorism across the UN System and that preventing violent extremism is firmly rooted in the UN Global Strategy

The overall aim of the Centre is to support Member States in the implementation of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy through capacity building.

This internship is situated within the Countering Terrorism Section of UNCCT, which deals with:

• Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT)
• Border Security and Management (BSM)
• Cybersecurity and New Technology
• Preventing and Responding to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)/Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN)

The Intern reports to a Head Unit in the Section, under the overall supervision of the Chief of the Countering-Terrorism Section.

• Design and develop visibility and communications materials, including:
  • PowerPoint presentations
  • Infographics
  • Data visualizations
  • Brochures, posters, banners
  • Invitations, flyers, awareness, and learning materials
• Design communication materials for digital platforms, including social media and websites.
• Provide design and layout services, including rounds of revision and quality control for official reports and publications.
• Create graphically engaging reports, presentations, and other materials.
• Participate in organizing and/or setting up special events as necessary.
• Support the formatting and design of files and documents using:
  • Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Collaborate with other members of the Office, including the communications team, to ensure synergy across departments and offices.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:

Applicants at the time of application must meet one of the following requirements:
(a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
(b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent).

• The field of study must be closely related to the type of internship you are applying for.
• Proficient in standard word processing and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or similar.
• Proficient in standard office automation equipment (scanner, printer, etc.).
• Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study closely related to the type of internship is required.

Applicants must be a:

• Student in the final year of a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent
• OR have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. Programme

If you meet any of the above criteria, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application.
(Please note that an official certificate will be required at a later stage.)

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
• Knowledge of an additional UN language is an asset.

(The official languages of the United Nations Secretariat are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.)

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff.

• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
• Applicants who have previously served six months, in total, as an intern in one or more UN Common Systems cannot be engaged as an intern.
• Applicants who are children, siblings, and sons or daughters-in-law (including stepchildren, half-siblings, or stepsiblings) of an active staff member in a UN Common System cannot be engaged as an intern.

In your Motivational Statement, please indicate when you would like to start your internship.
(Please note that the start and end dates are flexible.)

A complete online application is required.

The Motivational Statement must include:

• Title of the degree you are currently pursuing.
• Graduation Date (When will you be graduating/have graduated from the programme?)
• Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship.
• Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.

In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include:

• All past work experiences
• IT skills
• Three references

• Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
• Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
• Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization.
• Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

Deadline: 21 Mar 2025