Support the Americas Division, DPPA-DPO at UN Headquarters, New York.
Assist DPPA’s work on Indigenous Peoples’ engagement in peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and early warning processes.
Attend and provide analytical notes on conferences and meetings, including the 25th UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (April 2026).
Draft thematic papers, briefing materials, profiles, and correspondence.
Conduct research on Indigenous conflict methodologies and Indigenous peacebuilding.
Perform media monitoring and analysis of relevant events.
Assist in the organization of meetings.
Competencies
Communication
Speak and write clearly and effectively.
Listen to others, interpret messages correctly, and respond appropriately.
Ask questions to clarify and demonstrate interest in two-way communication.
Tailor language, tone, style, and format to match the audience.
Demonstrate openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork
Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
Solicit input and value others’ ideas and expertise; be willing to learn.
Place team agenda before personal agenda.
Support and act in accordance with final group decisions.
Share credit for team accomplishments and accept joint responsibility for shortcomings.
Client Orientation
Consider all service recipients as “clients” and see things from their perspective.
Establish and maintain productive partnerships with clients to gain trust and respect.
Identify clients’ needs and match them to appropriate solutions.
Monitor ongoing developments to anticipate problems.
Keep clients informed of progress or setbacks.
Meet timelines for delivery of products or services.
Qualifications / Special Skills
Fields of study: Political Science, International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, International Law (especially human rights and sustainable development), Indigenous Studies, Anthropology, or related fields.
Applicants must meet one of the following:
Enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or higher).
Enrolled in the final year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s).
Graduated with a university degree and commence the internship within one year of graduation.
No professional work experience is required.
Languages
Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish).
Additional Information
The UN Secretariat aims for 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity; female candidates are strongly encouraged.
The internship is UNPAID. Costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or sponsoring institutions.
Visa and work authorization requirements depend on the country of the internship.
Applicants who have already served six months as a UN intern cannot be re-engaged.
Applicants related to active UN staff (children, siblings, in-laws) are not eligible.
Motivational Statement must include:
Title of current degree.
Graduation date.
Explanation of why you are the best candidate.
Explanation of interest in the UN Internship Programme.
Personal History Profile must include past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.
Intern Specific Text
Interns are not financially remunerated.
Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
Non-citizen interns may need the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization.
Candidates should discuss specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
Deadline : Dec 3, 2025
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