Intern - Space Law and Sustainability

Vienna

6 months

The internship is located at the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) in Vienna, Austria. The intern will be placed in the Space Sustainability Unit (SSU). The internship position is for a period of minimum four (4) months, with the option to extend to a total period of six (6) months, based on the needs of the office and the availability of the intern. The internship period is expected to begin in January 2027. The internship can be carried out either virtual or in-person. This internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the Section to which they are assigned. For more information on UNOOSA, please visit the following website: www.unoosa.org The intern shall undertake the following duties which may include, but are not limited to: 1. Assist in capacity-building activities on space sustainability, law and policy; 2. Assist in legal and/or policy related research and analysis; 3. Deliver a final presentation on the internship outcomes; and Perform other tasks as necessary.

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: Applicants 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); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). Degree programmes should be in a field of international affairs, policy and law, or other degree relevant to the activities of UNOOSA; Be computer literate in standard software applications; proficiency in preparing spreadsheets; Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

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 official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include: • Degree Programme (What are you currently studying?) • Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?) • Past research, if in the area of space law and sustainability. • Past experience with space law, policy and sustainability (if any). • List your top three areas of interest. • 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, and three references. Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

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.