Overview

This internship opportunity is located in the Office of the Under-Secretary-General (OUSG), in the Office of the Chief of Staff (OCOS) in the Policy, Intergovernmental and Partnerships Section (PIPS), within UNDSS. The role supports the development and promulgation of common United Nations Security Management System policies and senior management on key substantive issues related to strategic planning.

Tasks Summary

• Produce minutes of IASMN-related discussions and other meetings
• Produce weekly briefings on relevant security developments worldwide
• Conduct preliminary research to respond to queries on various security policy issues
• Contribute to the production of a guide on security for personnel of the United Nations Security Management System and other knowledge products
• Research existing and potential donors/partners and key security-related funding trends
• Support the regular updating of a digital database to capture donor priorities, funding trends, and donor intelligence relevant to UNDSS’s mandate
• Contribute preparing donor meetings, briefings, and advocacy events by drafting background notes, preparing presentations, and supporting follow-up actions
• Fulfill other duties as required

Experience Requirements

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.

Qualification Requirements

• be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
• be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or
• have graduated with a university degree (as defined above). Be computer literate in standard software applications, including MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Other Details

Languages Required: fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: Up to six (6) months

Work Modality: In-Person

Remuneration: 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.