Overview

This internship focuses on supporting the Europe and Central Asia Division (ECAD) within the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations (DPPA-DPO) by monitoring developments, conducting research, and assisting with meetings and briefing materials.

Tasks Summary

• 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.

Experience Requirements

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.

Qualification Requirements

• be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme.