Research and Policy Support Intern

Overview

The Research and Policy Support Intern will conduct desk reviews, support drafting of analytical papers and policy briefs, and assist in integrating cross-sectoral analysis. The role also involves taking meeting minutes, preparing background notes, and contributing to exploratory work on large language models.

Tasks Summary

• Conduct desk reviews of UN frameworks, socioeconomic reports, and national strategies.
• Support drafting of analytical papers and policy briefs.
• Assist in integrating cross-sectoral analysis.
• Take and draft meeting minutes.
• Support background note preparation and data collection.
• Assist in ad hoc analytical tasks.
• Contribute to exploratory work on large language models.
• Support the design of templates, matrices, and structured analytical tools.

Experience Requirements

No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme.

Qualification Requirements

• Enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
• Enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).
• Have graduated with a university degree.
• Computer literate in standard software applications.
• Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in English is required.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 3 months

Work Modality:

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.