Political Affairs Intern - Supporting the work of the Peacebuilding and Peace Support Office

Overview

Internship supporting the Peacebuilding and Peace Support Office's efforts to strengthen partnerships, advance peacebuilding agendas, and coordinate workstreams on peace tech.

Tasks Summary

• Supporting efforts to strengthen partnerships with International Financial Institutions on prevention and peacebuilding initiatives.
• Advancing the Secretary-General’s peacebuilding and sustaining peace agenda, as well as the Youth, Peace, and Security agenda.
• Support coordination and conduct initial research for the development of a workstream on peace tech.
• Preparing background research, data analysis, document inputs, and meeting summaries related to peacebuilding.
• Participating in UN mechanisms and coordination platforms to promote an integrated and coherent system approach to peacebuilding.
• Attending and supporting relevant Peacebuilding Commission meetings and providing assistance in the management of the Peacebuilding Fund.
• Performing other related duties as required.

Experience Requirements

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

Qualification Requirements

• Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
• Applicants must be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent).
• Applicants must 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.

Other Details

Languages Required:

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 6 months

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

Remuneration: The United Nations does not financially remunerate interns. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.