Research Analysis - Political Affairs Intern

Job Description

Work Location

• In-person, New York

Expected Duration

• 3 months, with possible extension up to six months depending on Division needs and intern performance
• Desired start date: 5 January 2026

Duties and Responsibilities

• Internship within the South and Southeast Asia Team, Asia and the Pacific Division, DPPA-DPO at UN Headquarters in New York
• Full-time, unpaid, 35 hours per week, under supervision of assigned staff member
• Internship may be in-person, remote, or hybrid
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• • Conducting research on South and Southeast Asia peace and security issues
  • Media monitoring and analysis of current events
  • Drafting thematic papers, background documents, correspondence, etc.
  • Attending conferences and meetings, taking notes
  • Assisting in organizing meetings
  • Assisting in data collection and information management
  • Supporting project management tasks

Qualifications / Special Skills

• Competencies:
• • Professionalism: Demonstrates pride in work, professional competence, persistence, and calm under stress
  • Communication: Speaks and writes clearly, listens actively, shares information openly, adapts style to audience
  • Teamwork: Values input from others, collaborates effectively, supports team decisions, shares credit for accomplishments
• Education:
  • Must be enrolled in or have completed:
    • A graduate school program (second university degree or higher)
    • OR the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor’s level)
  • Field of study must be closely related to the internship type
  • No prior professional work experience required

Languages

• English: fluency required (spoken and written)
• French: working language of UN Secretariat (knowledge beneficial but not mandatory)

Additional Information

• UN Secretariat aims for 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity; female candidates strongly encouraged to apply
• Internships are unpaid; travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or sponsoring institutions
• Interns outside the host country may require a valid visa and/or work authorization
• Interns may not exceed six months of total service across UN Common System internships
• Close relatives of active UN staff members are ineligible to apply
• Motivational Statement must include:
• • Degree currently pursued
  • Graduation date
  • Explanation of suitability for the internship
  • Interest in the UN Internship Programme
• Personal History Profile should include past work experience, IT skills, and three references

Intern Specific Notes

• Interns are not financially remunerated
• Costs for travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern
• Interns must obtain appropriate visa/work authorization if not citizens or permanent residents of the host country

Deadline : Oct 23, 2025