Work Location

UN Secretariat

Expected duration

Three to Six Months

Duties and Responsibilities

Org. Setting and Reporting: This internship is located in the Europe and Central Asia Division in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations (DPPA-DPO) at United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Intern reports to the Team Leader of the Eastern Europe Team. This internship is UNPAID and is designed to be in person and full-time (35 hours per week) or part-time (20h/week) depending on the preference of the successful candidate. Duration of the internship is 3-6 months depending on the availability and preference of the successful candidate. Responsibilities The Europe and Central Asia Division (ECAD) is one of the eight regional divisions in the shared regional structure of the UN Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations (DPPA-DPO). The shared structure, established in 2019 following the reform of the UN’s peace and security architecture, is responsible for the entire range of UN political and operational engagements on peace and security issues, including the provision of strategic, political and operational guidance, analysis and direction, and integrated operational support for prevention and sustaining peace, as well as crisis monitoring and response. ECAD consists of four sub-regional teams. The intern will work as a member of the Eastern Europe team contributing to its daily work. The Eastern Europe Team covers 12 countries and three regional organizations, and backstops the DPPA Liaison Office in Kyiv and the UN Liaison Office for Peace and Security in Vienna. Duties and responsibilities of the intern may include but are not limited to: Monitoring media reports and political and security developments in the region; Conducting background research and analysis of relevant issues and trends in the region; Following and reporting on relevant meetings of the UN Security Council and General Assembly; Attending other meetings and events and preparing summary notes; Providing logistical and other assistance in organizing meetings and events; Preparing briefing material for senior officials; Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants at the time of application 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); or, (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent) For this particular internship, studies in the field of political science, diplomacy, international relations, or similar field, is desirable. • Proficient in standard word processing and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint or similar and use of standard office automation equipment, scanner, printer, etc. is required. • Demonstrating a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and having a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter is desirable. • Demonstrating the 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, is desirable.

Languages

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.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

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.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.