Political Intern

United Nations - UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure

Internship Closes 05 Aug 2026 10 days left

Overview

This internship focuses on supporting the Europe and Central Asia Division in political and peace operations. The intern will contribute to daily work by monitoring developments, conducting research, and preparing materials.


Key Responsibilities
  • Monitoring media reports and political and security developments in the region;
  • Conducting background research and analysis of relevant issues and trends in the region;
  • Following and reporting on relevant meetings of the UN Security Council and General Assembly;
  • Attending other meetings and events and preparing summary notes;
  • Providing logistical and other assistance in organizing meetings and events;
  • Preparing briefing material for senior officials;
  • Performing other duties as assigned.
Required Experience

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

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 the 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.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
Contract Duration
6 months
Work Modality
Flexible (Hybrid, all remote, or 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.
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