Civil Affairs Intern: Research, drafting, data collection and Innovation and analysis

Overview

This internship focuses on research, drafting, data collection, innovation, and analysis within the Civil Affairs Team of the Department of Peace Operations. The role supports the development and dissemination of policy and doctrine for Peacekeeping Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in research and drafting related to Civil Affairs policy, guidance, and surveys of practice.
• Assist in preparing reports, concept papers, policy documents, talking points, articles, and newsletters.
• Assist in capturing lessons learned, identifying good practices, and documenting guidance gaps.
• Assist in developing communication and advocacy products.
• Attend conferences, meetings, and consultations, taking notes and preparing summaries.
• Assist in servicing conferences, meetings, workshops, and other events.
• Assist with project management and coordination of team workstreams.
• Proofread and copy-edit team documents and knowledge products.
• Assist in data collection, data analysis, information management, and database management.
• Explore and propose the use of AI tools for tasks such as summarizing reports, extracting insights, or automating workflows.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Experience

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. Experience in research, drafting reports, and preparing, editing, and/or translating policy documents and communication products is desirable. Experience in and supporting the organization of events is desirable. Experience working with databases, data visualization software such as Power BI, and strategic communications is desirable. Knowledge of machine learning and artificial intelligence tools or methods is desirable.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) 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 a 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.

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