Political Affairs Intern

Flexible

2 to 6 months and the desired start date is 21 September 2026

The Peacebuilding Support Office would like to recruit an intern to support the work the Peacebuilding Impact Hub. Tasks will include: · Support stakeholder coordination including liaison with national and international counterparts; · Assist project leads and relevant colleagues in preparing meeting briefs and related materials, and supports correspondence with relevant counterparts; · Monitor actions taken by intergovernmental groups, UN entities, and government and non-governmental organizations related to peacebuilding efforts; · Support policy development, the assessments of issues and trends, and the preparation of evaluations or research activities and studies; · Support the preparation of written outputs and data-driven analysis — including background papers, reports, and contributions to key policy documents and other knowledge products — to inform planning, decision-making and reporting; · Support outreach activities; designs and conducts training workshops, seminars, etc., makes presentations on assigned topics/activities; · May perform other duties as required. The duration of the internship is for three (3) months with a possibility of extension. This internship is UNPAID in person and full-time (35 hours per week), on the United Nations premise working arrangement from (New York, USA). This internship is designed to be full-time and in-person but can be adjusted based on the needs of the successful candidate to part-time (20 hours per week) and/or remote.

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations, applicants must meet one of the following conditions: (a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in the final year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or ); or (c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year period of graduation. Be computer literate in standard software applications, including Excel (advanced knowledge desirable). Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. 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. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree programme (bachelor or equivalent). Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. The Motivational Statement must also include: - Title of degree you are currently pursuing. - Graduation Date (When will you be graduating/have graduated from the programme?) - Explain why you are the best candidate for this 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.

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

The United Nations does not provide financial remuneration to interns. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents, or not currently in the United States on a nonimmigrant visa status will be required to obtain a G-4 visa. If already in the United States of America on another non-immigrant visa status other than G-4, interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa and, if required, employment authorization, allowing them to undertake the internship. For internships outside the United States, interns who are not citizens of the country, permanent residents, or not currently in the country's nonimmigrant visa status will be required to obtain a valid visa and work permit, allowing them to undertake the internship. The United Nations must ensure all applicants for an internship, regardless of citizenship or national origin, are authorized to work in the country where the internship will be undertaken, either remotely, hybrid, or at a UN-premise duty station. Before resuming an internship, the applicant must submit proof of visa and/or work authorization. Applicants who have previously served six months, in total, as an intern in one or more UN Common Systems cannot be engaged as an intern. Applicants who are children, siblings, and sons or daughters-in-law (including stepchildren, half-siblings, or stepsiblings) of an active staff member in the UN Secretariat cannot be engaged as an intern.

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.