Research and Analysis on Security Council Practice - Political Affairs Intern (Hybrid)

Job Description

Work Location

• Hybrid or in-person

Expected Duration

• 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

• The internship is UNPAID and may be full-time (35 hours/week) or part-time (20 hours/week).
• The internship will be undertaken in a hybrid working arrangement at the UN Premises, New York, United States.
• Hosted by the Security Council Practices and Charter Research Branch of the Security Council Affairs Division (SCAD), Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA).
• The Branch is the advisory and research arm of SCAD with responsibilities including:
• • Preparing the Repertoire of the Practice of the Security Council (mandated by GA resolution 686 (VII) of 1952).
  • Providing guidance on Council practice/procedure to Member States, the Secretariat, NGOs, and academics.
  • Servicing the Security Council Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions.
  • Assisting with familiarization of new Council members on evolving practices and working methods.
  • Acting as the UN Secretariat focal point on Security Council reform issues.
• Under the supervision of the Chief of the Branch, the intern may:
  • Conduct research on political issues, including those related to countries and thematic mandates on the Security Council agenda.
  • Assist with documentation and cataloguing of the evolution of Council practices and subsidiary bodies.
  • Conduct research, analysis, and draft studies for the Repertoire of the Practice of the Security Council.
  • Support outreach efforts, including preparation of social media content.
  • Assist in developing and updating the Division’s computerized databases on contemporary Council practices.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications / Special Skills

• Meet one of the following:
• • Enrolled in or completed a graduate school programme (Master’s or equivalent, or higher).
  • Enrolled in or completed the final year of a first university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent).
• Field of study closely related to the internship is required.
• Ability to conduct research and draft reports.
• Proficiency in standard software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and office equipment (scanner, printer, etc.).
• Knowledge or experience with social media content creation and monitoring (primarily X, formerly Twitter) is an advantage.
• Knowledge of visualization tools such as Power BI and Canva is an additional asset.

Languages

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

Additional Information / Intern-Specific Text

• Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
• Costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or sponsoring institutions.
• Non-citizens or non-permanent residents may need to obtain the appropriate visa/work authorization.
• Successful candidates should discuss specific visa requirements before accepting the internship.

Deadline : Oct 17, 2025