Overview

The intern will support work on climate, peace and security within the Department of Peace Operations, assisting with data analysis, policy tracking, and material preparation.

Tasks Summary

• Assist in data collection and extraction, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and information management.
• Assist in the tracking and review of various policies, papers and other documents/materials as they relate to climate, peace and security.
• Assist in monitoring development on climate, peace and security in the UN Security Council and other relevant UN bodies.
• Assist in preparing reports, concept papers, policy documents, talking points, articles and other materials related to the work of the Partnership/Climate Peace and Security team.
• Attend and taking notes at conferences and meetings.
• Assist in servicing conferences and meetings.
• Assist in maintaining/managing databases.
• Assist in editing and content creation for learning products.
• Assist in the development of strategic communication, presentations and visualizations.
• Proofreading/copyediting of team document, including translation if relevant.
• Preform other duties as required.

Experience Requirements

Experience in research, drafting reports, and preparing, editing, and/or translating policy documents and communication products is desirable. Familiarity with supporting or conducting climate, peace and security related work or research (including as a part of higher-education) is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master's or Ph.D. Programme, or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's or PH.D. Programme.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of an additional official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an advantage.

Contract Duration: 6 months

Work Modality: Flexible (hybrid, all remote, or in-person)

Remuneration: The internship is UNPAID and may be either full-time or part-time. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.