3–6 months, with preferred start in November/December 2025 or sooner
Duties and Responsibilities
Internship duration: 3–6 months, with a five–six month commitment preferred
UNPAID, full-time (35 hours per week) on United Nations premises in New York, USA
Flexible arrangement: Can be adjusted to part-time (20 hours per week) and/or remote based on candidate needs
Location: United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT), United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), New York Headquarters
Full-time internship duration agreed upon by selected candidate and UNCCT
About UNOCT and UNCCT
Established by the UN General Assembly in June 2017
Five main functions:
Provide leadership on UN counter-terrorism mandates
Enhance coordination across 45 Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force entities
Strengthen delivery of UN counter-terrorism capacity-building assistance to Member States
Improve visibility, advocacy, and resource mobilization for UN counter-terrorism efforts
Ensure priority to counter-terrorism and prevention of violent extremism is embedded in the UN Global Strategy
Overall aim: Support Member States in implementing the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy through capacity building
Countering Terrorism Section focuses on:
Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT)
Border Security and Management (BSM)
Cybersecurity and New Technology
Addressing Terrorist Use of Weapons
Regional engagements in Central Asia and the Arab region
Intern Responsibilities
Conduct substantive research and analysis related to programme activities
Support preparation of project documentation, technical inputs, visibility materials, reports, briefing papers, talking points, background notes, speeches, and web stories
Participate in meetings and draft notes, summaries, and reports
Monitor trends and developments in counter-terrorism, including finance of terrorism, border security, cybersecurity, CBRN, small arms, and regional developments
Organize and process relevant information and input into UNOCT databases
Assist in organizing fact-finding missions, training courses, workshops, conferences, and other capacity-building events
Perform other tasks as required
Qualifications / Special Skills
Must meet one of the following:
Enrolled in or recently completed a graduate programme (Master’s or higher)
Enrolled in or recently completed the final academic year of a first university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent)
Field of study must be closely related to the internship
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Copilot, or similar software
Competency with standard office equipment (scanner, printer, etc.)
Strong interest in UN work and commitment to UN Charter ideals
Ability to interact successfully with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, showing tolerance and understanding
Languages
Fluency in spoken and written English required
Knowledge of an additional UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is an asset
Additional Information
UN Secretariat is committed to gender balance and geographical diversity; female candidates strongly encouraged to apply
Internship is unpaid; interns are responsible for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses
For U.S.-based internships, non-U.S. citizens/permanent residents require a G-4 visa or valid non-immigrant visa with work authorization
For internships outside the U.S., valid visa and work permit required
Proof of visa/work authorization must be submitted before starting
Previous interns with six months of UN experience or close relatives of UN staff are ineligible
Motivational Statement must include:
Title of current degree and graduation date
Explanation of why you are the best candidate
Interest in the UN Internship Programme
Online Personal History Profile must include past work experience, IT skills, and three references
Intern-Specific Notes
No financial remuneration provided
Interns responsible for all costs related to travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses
Visa and work authorization requirements vary by location; candidates must ensure eligibility before starting
Deadline : Oct 26, 2025
Start your application
Applications for this position must be completed on the recruiting organization's website.
